"This rich medley of stories, poems, and other writings features evocations of Chanukah by classic and contemporary authors. There are humorous as well as meditative tales from Israel, Central Europe, and the United States--works that capture the Festival of Lights as observed on Manhattan's Upper West Side alongside accounts of celebrations in shtetls of the old country and far reaches of the Diaspora including Africa. You'll find an abundance of...

Caleb is excited to spin the dreidel! His family is celebrating Hanukkah. For eight days, they light candles on the menorah. They eat latkes and open presents. And of course, they play the dreidel game!

Inviting a bear inside for Hanukkah is never a good idea, but a child is determined to find a way they can all celebrate together.

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Hanukkah holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Hanukkah includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as...

"A Hanukkah board book featuring a clever badger teaching counting and coloring concepts"-- Provided by publisher.

A young girl enjoys the blessings, foods, and gifts of Hanukkah spent with her family, but on the last night there is no present for her to unwrap.

"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting 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.

On the first night of Hanukkah, a mother tells her family and a young guest the story of the holiday's origin.

"It's the first night of Hanukkah, and Uri's dad is still not home. Where could he be? Meanwhile, the evil King of Darkness and his army are marching closer and closer. They are almost here! Uri and his sister must use all their courage and spirit to bring the light of Hanukkah to the world around them and defeat the darkness."-- Front jacket flap.

"Elmo learns all about Hanukkah from his friend Baby Bear. Join in the fun!"--back cover