Book: Hoppy Hanukkah

By: Linda Glaser

Illustrated by: Daniel Howarth

Children's Book

Product Description:

Violet and Simon, two small bunnies, are excited about Hanukkah. Simon is ready to light all the candles and then blow them right out! But 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 come over, too, and there are latkes and presents and a dreidel game. Linda Glaser's simple, cozy story is just right for children first learning about this holiday. Daniel Howarth's charming paintings show a happy family passing on their tradition.

momsword.org review:

When you go to bookstores around the Holiday's, you see just about everything Christmas Related, unless you live in a Jewish area. Where I live near Atlanta, there are not a lot of Jews, in fact a lot of people don't know about Hanukkah. I am half Christian and half Jewish and my 2 year old, I am doing two traditions, teaching her about Judaism as well as Christianity. I want her to be educated.

With that said, there are not a lot of Children's books about Jewish Holiday's. So when I was at the bookstore, I walked into the Children's section to find something to teach my 2 year old about Hanukkah and there it was! A cute , colorful and fun book called Hoppy Hanukkah by Linda Glaser. It is a well written children's book and my daughter loved it! This is a book that will grow with her!

Jewish or not, this is a good book to have on your shelf to teach a kid about Hanukkah in a fun way. According to the reading level, the ages range from 4-8, however, a 2 year old can have the book. I should know, because my 2 year old said "Hanukkah, mama?" after I read the book. Then she will say "again, mommy". She doesn't understand the concept but she does love the book and as I stated before, this is something that will grow with her!

Product Details:

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807533785
• ISBN-13: 978-080753378

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