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| illustrated by Susanna Natti |
Four sides of a life-saving toy. Eight nights of celebration. Forty-four candles burned in honor of an ancient miracle. Two thousand one hundred seventy-some years of Hanukkah, including:
elephants
an ancient code
an astronaut
silent movies
an angry bride
molten lead
gambling
and some very dangerous cheese
“An all–things–Hanukkah book.”
—The Horn Book
"Because it combines the familiar with the off-beat, lore with science, it will appeal to a wide range of readers, both Jewish and non-Jewish."
--Linda R. Silver, Jewish Book Council
"...one of the most complete and cleverly written books on the winter holiday."
--Kirkus Reviews
“Post–modern in the best sense of the term. The book is fresh, lively,creative, informative, inclusive, and so very funny.”
—Deanna Silverman, Ottawa Jewish Bulletin.
"This new spin on Hanukkah is child-friendly, fun and educational: a rare mix"
--Joanna Brichetto, BookPage
An Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Book of Jewish Content.
Named a “Great Hanukkah Book for Kids” by the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee of the Association of Jewish Libraries.
