The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah

(Hardback)

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From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, lyrical, and fresh read-aloud picture book about Hanukkah, perfect for the modern family.

In a dark,

dark

room,

one

thin

candle

wakes,

bursts

to life

Thus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one childs home. But what does the light from the candle mean What are the words everyone is singing What will each of these eight nights hold Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and oldits all part of this years timeless, timely holiday celebration.

Author Bio

Laurel Snyder is the author of many picture books and novels for children, including National Book Award nominee Orphan Island, the Geisel Award winner Charlie & Mouse, the Sydney Taylor Award winner The Longest Night, and the National Jewish Book Award honoree The Witch of Woodland. A graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, she lives in Atlanta with her family. She can be found online at laurelsnyder.com. Leanne Hatch is the author and illustrator of The Brand-new, Never-used, Perfect Crayons; Rosie and the Pre-loved Dress; and Unraveled. Shes also the artist of My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith. With a background in both fine arts and fashion design, she divides her time between writing and illustrating for children, creating patterns for textiles, and designing accessories. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. You can visit her online at leannehatch.com.