Hanukkah Upside Down
“Hanukkah Upside Down” by Elissa Brent Weissman is a charming picture book published by Abrams Books for Young Readers in 2023. This 40-page story follows cousins Noah and Nora, who live on opposite sides of the globe, as they engage in a friendly competition to determine who can celebrate the best Hanukkah. Set against the backdrop of their unique traditions, the narrative explores the contrasts between winter and summer celebrations while highlighting the importance of family.
Readers will find a delightful exploration of holiday themes, including family values and the spirit of togetherness during Hanukkah. As the cousins navigate their competition, they discover that despite their differences, they share more common ground than they initially believed. This engaging story not only presents the festive aspects of the holiday but also emphasizes the social themes of connection and understanding within families.
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In this award-winning, delightfully upside-down picture book holiday story, cousins from opposite sides of the globe debate who can celebrate the best Hanukkah. Eight chances to prove it–may the best cousin win!
From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora decide to have a competition. Winter versus summer: Who can have the world’s best Hanukkah?
But as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, the contest proves tougher than they imagined. Even as each cousin celebrates the holiday with their own unique traditions, they realize they have more in common than they thought.
A warm, witty holiday story from acclaimed award-winning creators Elissa Brent Weissman and Omer Hoffmann, Hanukkah Upside Down shows that while there are countless ways to celebrate Hanukkah, family is what matters most.
“You’ll have Hanukkah in summer? Talk about backwards.”
“Your Hanukkah’s in winter? You’re missing out.”
A Sydney Taylor Honor Book
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