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K-3
Illustrated by
David Udovic.
When the extended family descends for an eight-day Hanukkah visit, chaos ensues as soon as the first guest crosses the doorsill. But by festival's end, all are congenial and content. The rhyming text is funny but often forced. The cartoon-style colored-pencil illustrations are consistent and strong--full of warmth and entertainment.