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Rosen, Michael J.

Our Eight Nights of Hanukkah

32 pp. | Holiday | September, 2000 | Trade ISBN 0-8234-1476-0 $$16.95

(3) K-3 Illustrated by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan. A child narrator describes how his family celebrates Hanukkah, including lighting the holiday menorah, playing traditional games, and eating foods like latkes and chocolate coins. The portrait emphasizes charity, family ties, a limited focus on gifts, and sharing experiences with neighbors of different ethnic backgrounds. The cheerful color artwork helps develop the holiday mood.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman