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Hanukkah Books for Children
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Runaway dreidel!
by Lesléa Newman
When a little boy receives a new dreidel on the first night of Chanukah, he is amazed when the dreidel won't stop spinning, leading him, his family, and the people of his town on a magical adventure.
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The Hanukkah mice
by Steven Kroll
A family of mice enjoys the doll house and furnishings that Rachel Silman receives as gifts on the eight nights of Hanukkah.
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Dusk
by Uri Shulevitz
"Boy with dog and grandfather with beard watch holiday lights turn on in the city."
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Elmo's Little Dreidel
by Naomi Kleinberg
Celebrating the first night of Hanukkah with a friend's family, Elmo watches the lighting of the menorah, joins in singing Hanukkah songs and shares a traditional dinner before learning how to play with a dreidel and receiving one of his own.
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Hanukkah lights
by David Martin
Celebrates the much-anticipated rituals of Hannukah, from lighting candles on the menorah and spinning dreidels to eating latkes and giving presents.
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The Golem's latkes
by Eric A. Kimmel
Instructed by busy Rabbi Judah to make Hanukkah latkes while he meets with the emperor, housemaid Basha enlists a golem's assistance and leaves to visit a friend, unaware that the golem's enthusiasm soon causes the rabbi's house to overflow with too many latkes. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins.
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Hoppy Hanukkah!
by Linda Glaser
Violet and Simon are two small bunnies who are excited about Hanukkah--Mama and Papa explain how to celebrate Hanukkah by lighting one candle each night at sunset and placing the menorah in the window for all to see; Grandma and Grandpa visit to share the latkes, presents and a game of dreidel.
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How do dinosaurs say happy Chanukah?
by Jane Yolen
Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways a well-behaved dinosaur can celebrate the eight days and nights of Chanukah. By the award-winning team behind the internationally best-selling How Do Dinosaurs...? series.
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The Miracle Jar : a Hanukkah story
by Audrey Penn
Sophie's family is inspired by the story of the original miracle when they face running out of oil during Hanukkah, so they create their own Miracle Jar and find the oil stretches just enough for the eight days of holiday treats.
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Jackie's gift
by Sharon Robinson
When young Steve, who is Jewish, tells his new neighbor, Jackie Robinson, that his family does not have a Christmas tree, Jackie brings one to his neighbors, not knowing that they celebrate Hanukkah instead of Christmas.
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Menorah under the sea
by Esther Susan Heller
Although December is a summer month in Antarctica, marine biologist David Ginsburg--who is stationed at the McMurdo Research Station--finds a way to light a menorah to celebrate Hanukkah even though the sun is shining 24/7.
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Hanukkah bear
by Eric A. Kimmel
Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, but at 97, she doesn't hear or see very well, so when a bear arrives at her door, lured by the delicious scent, she invites him in to celebrate Hanukkah with her.
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Hanukkah sweets and treats
by Ronne Randall
Introduces Hannukkah and provides information about and recipes for holiday-themed foods, including latkes, fudgy gelt, and a cupcake menorah.
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Hanukkah haiku
by Harriet Ziefert
Presents a haiku for each of the eight days of Hanukkah.
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Celebrate Hanukkah
by Deborah Heiligman
Introduces children to a varied selection of religious and cultural holidays through fascinating facts, prayers, songs, recipes, color photos, and more, and includes backmatter for parents and teachers.
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Hanukkah crafts
by Karen E. Bledsoe
Provides information about the origin and customs of Hanukkah, ideas for celebrating this holiday, and directions for making such crafts as a dreidel mobile, holiday cards, and candle candy holders.
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Hanukkah around the world
by Tami Lehman-Wilzig
A visual celebration of the Jewish holiday travels around the world to see how different cultures mark the occasion, from a torch relay in Modi'in, Israel, to a candle lighting on the beach in Sydney, Australia.
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The story of Hanukkah
by David A. Adler
"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 thattook place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com
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Crafts for Hanukkah
by Kathy Ross
Offers twenty simple projects that kids can make with everyday objects to celebrate the holiday season. Includes step-by-step instructions and lists of materials.
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