I Will NOT Eat Latkes!

A funny, foodie friendship tale for Hanukkah about patience, courage, and trying new things.

Potchky will not eat smelly onions or brown potatoes, especially when his friend Nosh mixes them with matza meal, eggs and salt, thank you very much. But Nosh doesn’t let Potchky’s complaints get in the way of cooking for Hanukkah. Rather, Nosh gently guides Potchky to give new foods a try. This sweet, simple tale celebrates Hanukkah with age-appropriate messages of trying new foods and having patience with our friends.

Written with an early reader in mind, the story is told with easy-to-read words and without contractions. The book's backmatter includes the story of Hanukkah, a science experiment to do at home, and, of course, a latke recipe. Perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie, Green Eggs and Ham, and other simple books of humor, friendship, and growing.

"Lively . . . both funny and familiar." —Publisher's Weekly

"As Seif Simpson and Hunt’s lively all-dialogue readaloud reveals, picky-eater battles don’t take a break for the holidays. Nosh, a patient koala, sets out to make latkes with friend Potchky, a ring-tailed lemur who raises one obstacle after another. Potchky pushes back about eating spuds (“The only potatoes I like are potato chips”) and recoils at the color of oxidized potatoes (“That looks like rust”). But the koala carries on cooking, and once the lemur learns the story of Hanukkah, Potchky wonders whether Judah Maccabee might have enjoyed latkes, builds up enough bravery to take a bite, and is won over on the spot. Across spare, unfussy spreads, the stuffie-like critters convey the distinct personalities of a highly relatable odd-couple friendship. This battle of wills proves both funny and familiar. Back matter includes a science experiment and a recipe. Ages 4–6."

—Publisher's Weekly