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The Story of Hanukkah by David A. Adler

The Story of Hanukkah

David A. Adler

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · June 1, 2012

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring The Story of Hanukkah.

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Who it’s for
A simple, dramatic retelling pairs Hanukkah’s ancient miracle with ways to carry the celebration home.
Themes
Hanukkah traditions, The Maccabees, The oil miracle
Genres
Hanukkah, Judaism for Kids

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About this book

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun. It's also the celebration of an ancient miracle, and retelling and remembering the story of that miracle is an essential part of the holiday, for young and old. The story of the courageous Maccabees is retold in simple yet dramatic text, accompanied by vibrant paintings of the battle, the Temple of Jersualem, and the oil which miraculously burned for eight long nights.

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A traditional recipe for latkes is included, as are directions for the dreidel game, for readers who want to continue the festivities at home.

Story and Celebration

A simple, dramatic retelling pairs Hanukkah’s ancient miracle with ways to carry the celebration home.

Come here for

  • A memorable account of the Maccabees and the oil that burned eight nights
  • Hanukkah traditions that bring story, food, and play together

Expect

  • Vibrant paintings of the battle, Jerusalem’s Temple, and the oil
  • A latke recipe and dreidel directions for home

Where it sits

Hanukkah91%
Judaism for Kids89%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Hanukkah
  • Judaism for Kids
  • Old Testament Stories
Authors
David A. Adler
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
June 1, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Hanukkah traditions · The Maccabees · The oil miracle
Reading lane
Hanukkah