Latke, the Lucky Dog

When Zoe, Zach and their parents adopt a dog from the shelter on the first day of Hanukkah, they name him Latke and bring him home. Unused to life in a house, Latke makes a number of mistakes, from eating treats not meant for him to chewing on wrapped holiday gifts. Fortunately, his new family is pa......more

A very cute Hanukkah story about a stray getting used to his new family. There are slips along the way for him, but it's endearing at every turn.......more

An outstanding read I would recommend to Jews and Gentiles alike. This story masterfully combines the story of Hannukkah and the adoption of a somewhat hyperactive cur named Latke. At first you think the family will take Latke back to the shelter because of his destructive behavior, but miracle of m......more

Zach and Zoe are going to get a new dog from the shelter. One little pup at the shelter wants to make sure they pick him. He danced around and waggled his tail. And sure enough he was picked. The family named him Latke because he was toasty brown. The family was celebrating the first day of Hanukkah......more

Latke is a puppy rescued by a family on the first night of Hanukkah. He has a lot of trouble learning the household rules and often finds himself in trouble. Although he messes things up around the house quite a bit, his new family is still able to forgive him. Latke thinks of himself as a very luck......more