A warm and yummy Hanukkah-themed picture book about the joys of coming together to celebrate with family and food.
On sale: October 29, 2024
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9780593808726
Reading level: Lexile: AD760L | Fountas/Pinnell: O
CHARLOTTE OFFSAY was born in England, grew up in Boston, and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. Through her work, Charlotte hopes to make children laugh, to inspire curiosity, and to create a magical world her readers can lose themselves in time and time again. She is the author of the picture books
A Grandma's Magic; Eight Sweet Nights, A Festival of Lights; Challah Day; and
The Big Beach Cleanup.
MENAHEM HALBERSTADT is an illustrator, cartoonist, and art director based in Israel. His work includes the illustrations for
Eight Sweet Nights, A Festival of Lights and
Soosie: The Horse That Saved Shabat, which was a National Jewish Book Award finalist and received a starred review from
Kirkus.
★ Best Jewish Holiday Children’s Books of Fall 2024—Association of Jewish Libraries
"An appealing picture book about a Jewish family gathering to share stories, cook traditional recipes, make new memories, and celebrate an ancient miracle."—
School Library Journal
"The story is sweet and concise, while the notes on each page and in the backmatter provide more detailed information than many other Hanukkah books. . . . An illuminating holiday primer."—
Kirkus
"A cheery energy."—
Publishers Weekly
"From the prose to the illustrations, this gorgeous picture book is a standout among Chanukah books with its meaningful explanations on words and traditions connected to the holiday. Bright and joyful, this picture book is a perfect addition for every library, school, and home."—
Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
