Celebrate Hanukkah - (Holidays Around the World) by Deborah Heiligman (Paperback)

About the Book

This offering from the Holidays Around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.

Book Synopsis

With dazzling images and engaging text, readers learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities.

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Review Quotes

"...The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud... An attractive, informative title that will be welcomed in any library."--Booklist

About the Author

Deborah Heiligman is the award-winning author of 15 children's books. She specializes in simplifying complex subjects for young people, particularly in the areas of science and social studies. She lives in New York City. Her experience as a religious studies major at Brown University has been put to good use in working on this series.