Delightful children’s books to celebrate Hanukkah this year
In India, and all across the world, festivals play an important role in people's lives. Festivals give them a chance to come together and celebrate them as one large family. Just a day back, on November 28, the Jewish festival of Hanukkah began and will finish on December 6. Hanukkah - Hebrew for "dedication"- is also known as 'Chanukah' or the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, a small army of Jewish people, fighting against the army of King Antiochus IV of Syria.
Here's a look at 6 delightful children’s books to celebrate Hanukkah this year.
'The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 8 Nights of Chanukah' by Eric Carle
In this book, the author uses a children's favorite caterpillar to introduce the little readers to the festival of Hanukkah. Full of bright and beautiful colors, this counting book follows the caterpillar through the eight nights of Hanukkah and the wonderful celebrations around the festival.
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'Good Night Hanukkah' by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper
The exciting book highlights the menorah, family dinner, blessings, songs, potato latkes, beef brisket, jelly donuts, the shamash, lighting the candles, the story of the Maccabees, playing dreidel, reading the Torah, gift-giving, and more! Children are introduced to the story of Hanukkah and all of its exciting traditions in this festive and educational board book.
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'The Night Before Hanukkah' by Natasha Wing
It captures all the joy and love in one of the most wonderful times of the year - Hanukkah.
"It's the night before the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah begins, and everyone is excited! Each evening, the family gathers to light the candles and share holiday traditions such as playing dreidel, eating latkes, and exchanging gifts," reads the book's blurb.
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'Hanukkah' by Bonnie Bader
Simple yet informative, the book introduces preschoolers to the many traditions of Hanukkah - from eating latkes to lighting the menorah. It also outlines the history behind the holiday and why people celebrate.
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'My First Chanukah' by Tomie dePaola
The beautifully illustrated board book provides a gentle introduction to the customs and symbols of the holiday. It describes the traditional celebration of Chanukah, including the lighting of candles on the menorah, the eating of latkes, and the spinning of the dreidel.
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'Hanukkah Lights' by David Martin
The book's blurb best describes its inside contents, "Candles on the menorah, ready to light! At Hanukkah, there are many much-anticipated rituals — latkes to eat, dreidels to spin, presents to give and receive, and shiny gold treats. Add some free-form fun, from shadow puppetry to singing and dancing, and you have a warm, truly child-friendly celebration."
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