In the Month of Kislev (Viking Kestrel picture books) [Hardcover]

Nina Jaffe (Author), Louise August (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Viking Kestrel picture books

Without money for even a single latke, the Mendel children stand under the window of a wealthy merchant, Feivel, to savor the rich scent of his golden latkes. When Feivel discovers the children on the eighth night, he insists they face Rabbi Yonah's judgment--but Feivel discovers there is more to Hanukkah than he thought. Full-color woodcut illustrations throughout.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670828637
• ISBN-13: 978-0670828630
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,765,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for Hanukkah, January 5, 2012

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Erikson Calvin "Erik" (Wake Forest, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Month of Kislev: A Story for Hanukkah (Paperback)

One of the promotional quotes for "In the Month of Kislev" says that it is "not a story just for Hanukkah, but for all year long." I find this to be true. This book is an enjoyable and clever story about the value of charity and humility. This book is not an explanation of all things Hanukkah, but it would serve well to supplement the Hanukkah education of non-Jewish children. Children and adults alike will find the resolution of the plot both humorous and satisfying. I recommend this book to everyone, and especially to Christians who would like for their children to have a little better appreciation of another religion's winter-time holiday.