Description
Description
When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. Nibbling jelly doughnut crumbs in the kitchen, he hears a soft voice say, "Hello." The Katz family is spinning a dreidel and eating chocolate coins. It looks like fun, but a mouse can't play with cats! "Hello again," says the soft voice. "Please don't go. I could use a friend." Can C.J. overcome his fear and make some new friends just in time for Hanukkah?
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Cartoony illustrations provide reassurance from the start that the mouse and Katzes will end up friends."--Horn Book Magazine
-- (9/30/2025 12:00:00 AM)"Watercolor- and ink-style illustrations lend a homespun, coloring-book warmth to a congenial cat-and-mouse picture book that honors Judaism's tradition of holiday hospitality."--Publishers Weekly
-- (7/28/2025 12:00:00 AM)"This story is a light and fun glimpse into family holiday life for those who do or do not observe Hanukkah."--School Library Journal
-- (8/13/2025 12:00:00 AM)"Wieder's lively text captures C.J.'s hopes and fears, accompanied by expressive illustrations that use varied perspectives to good effect. Kindness abounds in this holiday tale of unexpected friendship."--Kirkus Reviews
-- (9/8/2025 12:00:00 AM)
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