Hanukkah Moon [Paperback]

Deborah Da Costa (Author), Gosia Mosz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

When Isobel is invited to Aunt Luisa s for Hanukkah, she s not sure what to expect. Aunt Luisa has recently arrived from Mexico. At Aunt Luisa s you ll get to celebrate the Hanukkah Moon, Isobel's father promises. Isobel s days at Aunt Luisa s are filled with fun and surprises a new camera, a dreidel piñata filled with sweets, and a mysterious late night visit to welcome the luna nueva, the new moon that appears on Hanukkah. An unusual Hanukkah story with a multi-cultural focus, this title celebrates a little-known custom of the Latin-Jewish community.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580132456
• ISBN-13: 978-1580132459
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #640,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Holidays & Festivals > Religious
  • #77 in Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Jewish
  • #87 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Fiction > Jewish

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Story About "Januca", December 25, 2007

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Daniel Olivas (West Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hanukkah Moon (Paperback)

In Deborah Da Costa's delightful children's picture book, "Hanukkah Moon" (Kar-Ben Publishing, $17.95 hardcover, $7.95 paperback), little Isobel gets to visit with her Aunt Luisa who has recently moved to the United States from Mexico. Once there, Isobel learns that Jews from Latin America also celebrate "Januca" but with a few differences. Jewish and Latin American traditions are blended so that, for example, Isobel gets to hit a large piñata shaped like a dreidel. Isobel also learns of the magic of the Hanukkah moon which is the "luna nueva" or new moon that always appears during Hanukkah. [The full review first appeared in the El Paso Times.]

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new and refreshing look at Hanukkah, December 29, 2007

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Abby Cohen "dearabbyc" (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hanukkah Moon (Paperback)

I gave Hanukkah Moon to several of my grandchildren as Hanukkah gifts. They love the story and the illustrations. Even my 3 year old grandson asks me to read it over and over. I do believe the chocolate gold coins and the pinata sold him on the story. My older granddaughter, a very talented little artist, loved the illustrations. I highly recommend the book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Chanukah book in print!, November 13, 2008

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jennifer (hamilton, ohio, United States) - See all my reviews
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This is my new favorite Chanukah book. My two year old daughter is still a bit too young to appreciate it but I know this book will be a favorite in years to come. It's a wonderful Chanukah story with a great focus. As well as having a great story, one could use the book as a guide to enrich ones own Chanukah celebrating. HANUKKAH MOON is a beautiful story about a girl's Chanukah Rosh Chodesh (the "Hanukkah Moon") celebrated with her artist/art teacher aunt. As well as being Jewish the girl and family are Hispanic American so it a great cultural diversity book as well. The aunt's artwork depicted in the story and illustrations themselves are a special delight.