Hanukkah
Hanukkah by Lesléa Newman is a vibrant picture book published by words & pictures, set to be released in October 2024. This 48-page book invites young readers to discover the joy and meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, through the experiences of Lior and his family as they celebrate together. The narrative includes traditional activities such as making latkes, lighting the Menorah, reciting blessings, and playing the dreidel game, while also highlighting the significance of the eight-day celebration.
In this immersive exploration, readers will learn about the Miracle of Hanukkah and the delicious foods associated with the holiday, including noodle kugel and sufganiyot. The book also features instructions for creating an edible Menorah and a Hanukkah tzedakah box, along with a recipe for latkes and apple sauce. Through engaging illustrations and relatable family moments, this edition provides a simple yet exciting introduction to Hanukkah, making it a valuable resource for understanding this important Jewish occasion.
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Discover the joy and meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.
Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents, and cousins are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make latkes, light the Menorah, recite the Hanukkah blessings, play the dreidel game, and share presents.
Along the way, you’ll learn how Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration marked by the daily lighting of a new candle on the Menorah. It brings the Jewish community together by commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks.
This bright and engaging picture book covers:
- The Miracle of Hanukkah
- The delicious food eaten, such as latkes, noodle kugel, Shabbat, and sufganiyot
- The fun to be had playing the dreidel game
- How the Menorah is lit every night using the Shamash
- The community celebrations at the Synagogue
and more!
…and this glowing gift book is further brought to life with:
- Instructions to make an edible Menorah
- A guide to make a Hanukkah tzedakah box
- A recipe for delicious latkes and apple sauce
In this immersive exploration of Hanukkah, young readers join a practicing family as they commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this important Jewish occasion.
Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family’s celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.
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