In a new and very different approach to the traditional Hanukkah story, one family’s celebration of the joyous Jewish winter holiday is seen from the perspective of the family menorah! From the first night and the first candle, the menorah describes how the family celebrates and how it feels to glow with more light each night. The emphasis on light gives the story of this family holiday an especially warm tone.
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From Publishers Weekly
A family's menorah chronicles the day-by-day celebration of the holiday in this sweet-natured paper-over-board story. Manushkin (Daughters of Fire) mentions latkes, chocolate coins, etc., in what seems to be a standard-issue presentation until the eighth night, when, movingly, she writes, "My brave light pushes the darkness away. That's what Hanukkah is all about." Croll (The Great Easter Egg Hunt) enhances the tale with an early 1900s setting. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
reS-Gr 2-A sweetly old-fashioned story of a traditional Hanukkah celebration, told from the menorah's point of view. Family members (parents, grandparents, four children) take turns lighting the candles, and then they sing songs, dance, play dreidel, make latkes, and participate in other holiday activities. The text is simple yet informative. Croll's double-page spreads, which are large and attractive, are reminiscent of Tomie dePaola's work, and will carry for group sharing. Visual appeal and a gleeful refrain ("I am bright, but I could be brighter") make this an excellent read-aloud choice.-M. A.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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4th year reading this book to my kid's classrooms,
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This review is from: Hooray for Hanukkah! (Hardcover)
I read this book to my daughter's Kindergarten and 1st grade classes. She then read it to her 2nd grade class! Last year I read it to my son's preschool class and will be reading again this year.
The kids of all religions love it. Its a lovely simple story with beautiful pictures. The kids I have read it to get so excited to see the menorah with all its candles lit.
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Great for kids who feel left out of Christmas!,
By Happy Camper (South Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hooray for Hanukkah! (Library Binding)
This is a terrific book for youngsters who feel left out of Christmas! My 5 year old son took this book in to share with the rest of his kindergarten class. It's educational and easily explains Hanukkah to kids. The book is very engaging and the illustrations are wonderful!
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