This book talks about the importance of celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. This holiday is celebrated by Jewish people but June Behrens really makes you feel apart of the culture with detailed desecration of the Festival of lights, the lighting of the candles ceremonies, games, parties, gift giving and special foods.
Codell, Esme Raji. (2005). Hanukkah, Shmanukkah! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.
This book is a story about Old Scroogemacher who is mean to his workers even on the night of Hanukkah. He feels that it is just another night, but the people of the factory do not feel the same way. Three ghosty rabbis show up three different nights and travel back to show the story of Hanukkah. It follows the story of Scurge.
Groner, Judye., and Wikler, Madeline. (1988). All About Hanukkah. Rockville:
KAR-BEN COPIES, INC.
This book by Judy Groner and Madeline Wikler talks about the story of Hanukkah. It goes through in detail the candle lighting and blessing, how Hanukkah is celebrated today and the gifts and games that Jewish family�s play to celebrate the magic of Hanukkah.
Schotter, Roni. (1990). Hanukkah! Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
This book by Roni Schotter is a great picture book of the story of Hanukkah. It takes you through the celebration of Hanukkah talking about the potato pancakes, the dreydal and lighting the candles and the big family dinner. It does not go into detail of the history of Hanukkah but it really gives you and understanding for children of what goes on through Hanukkah.
Simon, Norma. (1966). The Story of Hanukkah. Harper Collins Publishers.
This book talks about how each winter people all over the world celebrate Hanukkah. They light candles on the menorah, sing songs and say prayers. It is a time for Jewish people to celebrate their culture and remember the people who fought for their religion.
