A Dragon Called Spark
A Hanukkah Story
Kalaniot Books · Print & ebook · September 30, 2025
Lonely in a new town during Hanukkah, Eva finds comfort in her imaginary dragon, Spark.
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- Who it’s for
- For ages 4–8 looking for a Hanukkah read-aloud
- Themes
- Belonging, Imagination, Jewish tradition
- Genres
- Hanukkah Stories, Mythical Creatures, Jewish Religious Stories
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Lonely in a new town during Hanukkah, Eva finds comfort in her imaginary dragon, Spark. As candles glow and friendships grow, miracles—big and small—bring light to the darkness in this heartwarming tale of courage, imagination, and connection. Eva has moved to a new street in a new town, and everything feels strange and different. Eva doesn't mind being alone because she already has a very special friend- Spark, her dragon.
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But perhaps Spark would like a dragon friend to play with? So Eva makes a special wish for a Hanukkah miracle. After the first night of Hanukkah, Eva meets Charlie, the boy from next door who has seen the Hanukkiah in Eva's window. Their friendship grows and Eva shares her Hanukkah traditions with him. Eva builds up the courage to tell Charlie about Spark. Charlie can't see the dragon at first, but soon Eva's Hanukkah wish begins to work its magic, in this celebration of the power of imagination. Perfect for fans of The Invisible String and Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, A Dragon Called Spark blends Jewish tradition with heartfelt storytelling and whimsical illustrations. This is a warm, wonder-filled read-aloud for ages 4–8—ideal for Hanukkah celebrations, gift-giving, and families looking to explore themes of belonging, hope, and Jewish identity.
Who it’s for
- For ages 4–8 looking for a Hanukkah read-aloud
- For families exploring belonging and Jewish identity
Where it sits
| Hanukkah Stories | 84% |
|---|---|
| Jewish Religious Stories | 70% |
| Mythical Creatures | 66% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Hanukkah Stories
- Big Feelings
- Imagination & Play
- Authors
- Lily Murray
- Publisher
- Kalaniot Books
- Published
- September 30, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Belonging · Imagination · Jewish tradition
- Reading lane
- Hanukkah Stories