Happy Llamakkah!: A Hanukkah Story

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Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming storynow in board book!Follow along with the Llama familys Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehls lively rhyming text and Lydia Nicholss vibrant illustrations make for a festive read. The board book also features kid-friendly back matter, with expanded information on the holidays history and traditions.

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"A family of llamas observe Llamakkah in this brightly colored picture book that reminds readers about the coziness and joy of that Jewish holiday." -- "School Library Journal"
"The book's funny premise--llama plus Hanukkah equal Llamakkah-- pays off with an entertaining story of a llama family celebrating the Festival of Lights."-- "Horn Book Magazine"

Author Bio

Laura Gehl is the author of Happy Owl-oween!, Odd Beasts, Odd Birds, and Who Dug This Hole, among many other books for children. She is a member of SCBWI and the Childrens Book Guild of Washington, D.C., and is a frequent presenter at synagogues and Jewish day schools, in addition to secular events. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her family. Learn more at lauragehl.com. Lydia Nichols is an illustrator with a penchant for drawing anthropomorphic animals and objects alike. When she isn't working on picture books like Happy Llamakkah!, Happy Owl-oween!, and Space Matters, she is likely daydreaming about hiking or hiking while daydreaming. She lives with her favorite human and their two cats in upstate New York. Learn more at lydianichols.com.