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Author
Publisher
Lil' Libros
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This alphabet book delves into each letter of the Spanish alphabet to bring to life the many items -- from aceite and bendiciones to kugel and tierra -- that shed light on the miracle of Hanukkah. Observe families lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, hearing the Hanukkah story, and indulging in latkes and sufganiyot for eight precious nights. Parents will appreciate this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover due to the celebration of Hanukkah,...
5) Maccabee!
Author
Publisher
Kar-Ben Pub
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"Judah and the small army of Maccabees fight to free Jerusalem from the cruel armies of King Antiochus in this rollicking, rhyming version of the famous Hanukkah story"--Front dust jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recountng the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com.
9) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Young readers will learn how Jews in the United States and abroad celebrate Hanukkah, an eight-day commemoration of the Maccabean rebellion, when a lamp with enough oil to last only one day burned for eight days and nights. This simple yet engaging book also provides instructions on how to make a dreidel and play the game as well as a recipe for applesauce to enjoy over latkes, roast chicken, or just on its own.
Author
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In this Hanukkah handbook for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history, rituals, activities, songs, and recipes provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. Includes brief reflections to read aloud before reciting the candle-lighting blessings on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah.
11) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Hanukkah is a holiday celebrated by people of the Jewish religion. Hanukkah lasts eight days and is celebrated in late November or early December, the date changes every year, during the celebration people light candles, eat special foods and sing songs.
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A family drives through the snow to visit their beloved bubbe, who spreads out a Chanukah supper for everyone to enjoy. But one dish goes a little wrong. Beyond the joy of a Jewish take on this most American of folk songs, the illustrations here offer hilarious parodies of great works of art by da Vinci, Rembrandt, Picasso, and other masters. Full color.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Two thousand years ago, a wicked king named Antiochus didn't allow Jews to practice their religion. He took over the Temple in Jerusalem where they worshiped. But the Jews fought back under the leadership of Judah Maccabee and won. When they took their temple back, they swept and scrubbed until it was ready for prayer to God again. They celebrated for eight nights and days because that was the length of their harvest festival, Sukkot. The new...
14) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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