The Story of Hanukkah
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Story of Hanukkah
By (Author) David A. Adler
Illustrated by Jill Weber
Holiday House Inc
Holiday House Inc
1st August 2011
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Educational: Religious studies: Judaism
296.435
Physical Properties
Hardback
24
Width 208mm, Height 260mm, Spine 8mm
299g
Description
No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recountng the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold. For readers who want to continue the festivities, a recipe for latkes and directions for playing dreidel are included.
Reviews
"A straightforward retelling that
emphasizes the historical origins of
the holiday. . . . A welcome addition."
"An excellent introduction to the holidays."
A straightforward retelling that
emphasizes the historical origins of
the holiday. . . . A welcome addition.
An excellent introduction to the holidays.
"A straightforward retelling thatemphasizes the historical origins ofthe holiday. . . . A welcome addition. "
An excellent introduction to the holidays. "
Author Bio
David A. Adler has won many awards, including a Sydney Taylor Book Award, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor, the New York Knickerbocker Award, a Golden Kite Honor, and an Orbis Pictus Award Honor. You can visit his website at www.davidaadler.com.
Jill Weber is a children's book illustrator and a book designer. Her paintings for Eric A. Kimmel's retelling of Even Higher were praised by Kirkus Reviews for their "guileless charm," and the book received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. She lives in New Hampshire.
