Marion is hosting a gathering for Chag Habanot, the North African Hanukkah festival of daughters. But all the pressure has her being a bit unkind to her friends. Learn all about this holiday plus a valuable lesson about respect and friendship.
 
Credits
 
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Writers: Jan Schwaid and Rinat Hadad Siegel

Consultant: Rinat Hadad Siegel
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.
Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).
 
Cast

• Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella


• Rapunzel – Daniella Rabbani


• Snow White – Laura Schreiber


• Marion, the not-so-old woman who lives in a shoe - Tianna Tagami


• Cinderella – Gwen D’Angelo


• Prince Charming – Mike D’Angelo


• Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett


• Queenie (Queen Bee) – Niki Luparelli


• Mama Bear – Yolanda Spearman


• Mary Quite Contrary – Journee LaFond


• Mermaid – Yolanda Spearman


• Mermaid (last line) – Tianna Tagami