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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The books funny premisellama plus Hanukkah equal Llamakkah pays off with an entertaining story of a llama family celebrating the Festival of Lights. * Horn Book Magazine *
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 *

Author Bio

Laura Gehl is the author of One Big Pair of Underwear and the Peep and Egg series, among other books for children. She is a member of SCBWI and the Childrens Book Guild of Washington, DC, 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.
Lydia Nichols is a redheaded illustrator and anthropomorphizer. She feels very lucky to illustrate all sorts of things, including picture books such as I Thought I Saw a Lion!, My Shape Is Sam, and Space Matters. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with two cats and one human.