Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
Author: Bonnie Bader
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 059364669X

A Little Golden Book edition of the story of Hanukkah--a great holiday read-aloud for the whole family! It's Hanukkah time! Preschoolers will learn all about how people celebrate Hanukkah--from eating latkes, spinning dreidels, and lighting the menorah. And they'll also learn why they celebrate--from the destruction of the Temple, the bravery of the Maccabees, and the miracle of that little bit of oil that lasted for eight nights. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Little Golden Book is perfect for reading again and again. Share it with your family this Hanukkah!

Chanukah Lights Everywhere

Chanukah Lights Everywhere
Author: Michael J. Rosen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780152056759

A young boy counts the candles on the family Menorah and the lights he sees in the world around him on each night of Hanukkah. Includes information on the history and significance of the celebration. Illustrations.

Baby's First Hanukkah

Baby's First Hanukkah
Author: DK Children
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 074403552X

Perfect for storytime with babies and toddlers over the Jewish holiday period, this first ebook introduces Hanukkah traditions and festivities. From the miracle of the oil, lighting the menorah candles, and delicious fried latkes and doughnut treats, to the spin-the-top dreidel game, shiny chocolate coins, and fun family time with songs to sing and gifts to give and receive, all the elements of this wonderful Jewish festival of lights are included. This classic little picture book has simple language and engaging, real-life photos that bring the warmth and celebrations of Hanukkah to life. With one main image per page to focus on, the book is clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow, and the short text is enjoyable to read aloud and share with young children.

Chanukah Lights

Chanukah Lights
Author: Michael J. Rosen
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763655333

The ultimate Chanukah gift—a glorious celebration of the true spirit of the holiday from a pop-up master and an acclaimed poet. Open this beautiful gift book and follow the Festival of Lights through place and time—from Herod’s temple to a shtetl in Russia; from a refugee ship bound for the New World to an Israeli kibbutz. Inspired by Michael J. Rosen’s reverent poem, Robert Sabuda’s striking pop-ups depict each night’s menorah in a different scene, using such imagery as desert tents, olive trees, and a final panorama of skyscrapers. Sure to be a treasured family heirloom, this stunning collaboration showcases the spirit and resilience of a people in search of home.

Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights
Author: Maida Silverman
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Hanukkah
ISBN: 9780606179195

Long ago in Jerusalem, the Jews fought back against a greedy king whose soldiers tried to steal the treasures from the Holy Temple. This book tells the story of their ultimate victory and the celebration that became Hanukkah. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Night Before Hanukkah

The Night Before Hanukkah
Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 069819344X

The newest title in the bestselling Night Before series is the perfect gift for every girl and boy who celebrates Hanukkah! It's the night before the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah begins, and everyone is excited! Each evening, the family gathers to light the candles and share holiday traditions such as playing dreidel, eating latkes, and exchanging gifts. The seventeenth title in Natasha Wing's bestselling series, The Night Before Hanukkah captures all the joy and love in one of the most wonderful times of the year!

The Story of Hanukkah

The Story of Hanukkah
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 082344032X

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun. It's also the celebration of an ancient miracle, and retelling and remembering the story of that miracle is an essential part of the holiday, for young and old. The story of the courageous Maccabees is retold in simple yet dramatic text, accompanied by vibrant paintings of the battle, the Temple of Jersualem, and the oil which miraculously burned for eight long nights. A traditional recipe for latkes is included, as are directions for the dreidel game, for readers who want to continue the festivities at home.

Eight Candles to Light

Eight Candles to Light
Author: Jonny Zucker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2003
Genre: Hanukkah
ISBN: 9780711220171

Focusing on Chanukah, the Jewish festival of light, this book is part of pre-school series looking at Jewish festivals. This book looks at the way the festival is celebrated today, with simple text and bright illustrations of a family taking part.

The Ninth Night of Hanukkah

The Ninth Night of Hanukkah
Author: Erica S. Perl
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781454940883

It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. Luckily, their neighbors happily help, offering thoughtful, often humorous, stand-ins each night. Then, just as Hanukkah is nearly done, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea: to celebrate the Ninth Night of Hanukkah as a thank you to everyone!

The Art of Hanukkah

The Art of Hanukkah
Author: Nancy M. Berman
Publisher: Hugh Lauter Levin Assc
Total Pages: 119
Release: 1996
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780883630464

Menorahs, paintings, dreidels -- all the wonderful elements of the celebration of Hanukkah from around the world and throughout the centuries have been brought together in this one marvellous book.