The Story of Hanukkah
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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. A traditional recipe for latkes is included, as are directions for the dreidel game, for readers who want to continue the festivities at home. Review: Easy read with good pictures to tell the story of Hanukkah - Bought this with the Hanukkah candles so we could read the story and explain why we were lighting the candles. Two year old grandson loved the book and kept asking us to read the candle book to him. Review: A really wonderful book, just what I've been looking for - A really wonderful book, just what I've been looking for. For my five to eight-year old grandchildren, it's by far the best telling of the Hanukkah story, from the time of the Jews living peacefully in Judea to the destruction of the Temple by the Greeks, to the re-taking and of the Temple by the Maccabees, and the miracle of a day's worth of oil lasting eight days until more could be brought to keep the "eternal light" burning as the Temple was restored. There's also a description of modern practices -- the lighting of menorahs, the potato latkes, the dreidle games -- but the emphasis is on the simply-told, engaging story of the holiday's origin. Marvelous illustrations, too.
| Best Sellers Rank | #714,449 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Children's Books on Judaism #3,071 in Children's Books on Holidays & Celebrations #9,994 in Children's Books on Geography & Cultures |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,462 Reviews |
S**R
Easy read with good pictures to tell the story of Hanukkah
Bought this with the Hanukkah candles so we could read the story and explain why we were lighting the candles. Two year old grandson loved the book and kept asking us to read the candle book to him.
E**E
A really wonderful book, just what I've been looking for
A really wonderful book, just what I've been looking for. For my five to eight-year old grandchildren, it's by far the best telling of the Hanukkah story, from the time of the Jews living peacefully in Judea to the destruction of the Temple by the Greeks, to the re-taking and of the Temple by the Maccabees, and the miracle of a day's worth of oil lasting eight days until more could be brought to keep the "eternal light" burning as the Temple was restored. There's also a description of modern practices -- the lighting of menorahs, the potato latkes, the dreidle games -- but the emphasis is on the simply-told, engaging story of the holiday's origin. Marvelous illustrations, too.
P**A
Good product and easy to read and understand. A+ from me to the seller !
Good product and easy to read. A+ from me to the seller !
A**N
A very small book
The story is barely told, a few pages and a few pictures. Don't expect much.
K**R
Great intro to hanukkah for young and old
Great way to introduce hanukkah to your kids. Good story and fun recipe and game in the back. I bought a second copy as a gift too. My daughter is really proud that she could tell our Jewish neighbors about the maccabees and my husband who grew up in a less multicultural society than I did was happy too!
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