From a pop-up master and an acclaimed poet and author comes a glorious celebration of the true spirit of Chanukah.Open this beautiful gift book and follow the Festival of Lights through place and time 8212; from Herod8217;s temple to a shtetl in Russia; from a refugee ship bound for the New World to an Israeli kibbutz. Inspired by Michael J. Rosen8217;s reverent poem, Robert Sabuda8217;s striking pop-ups depict each night8217;s menorah in a different scene, using imagery such as desert tents, pushcart lanterns, 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.
Traveling across the world and time to celebrate each night of Chanukah, this holiday book creates an enchanting mood. Herod's temple, a kibbutz in Israel, and a voyage to a new homeland are just three of the scenarios where menorahs are lit and Chanukah is celebrated. With Robert Sabuda's stunning pop-up artwork.
- Genre: Juvenile Fiction
- Subgenre: General, Holidays + Celebrations / Hanukkah, Religious / Jewish
- Publisher: Candlewick Pr
- Language: English
- Format: paperback
- Release Date: September 27, 2011
- Date Published: September 27, 2011
- Author: Michael J. Rosen
- Illustrator: Robert Sabuda