The Miracle of Hanukkah
By (Author) Malachy Doyle
Illustrated by Christopher Corr
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Education
3rd December 2019
United Kingdom
Primary and Secondary Educational
Non Fiction
Teachers classroom resources and material
Educational: Religious studies: Judaism
394.267
32
Width 242mm, Height 270mm, Spine 2mm
200g
The Miracle of Hanukkah is the perfect picture book to introduce children to the story and traditions of Hanukkah, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr, the talented team behind Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali.
King Antiochus has destroyed the temple and city because the Jews won't worship him instead of God. With no oil left, how will Judah Maccabee and the Jewish people keep the temple's flame alight
Whether you're looking for a gift for Hanukkah or a simple introduction to the story to share with children, this beautiful picture book is ideal.
There are plenty of interesting facts here but told in such a way that children will pick them up as part of an interesting story that is as relevant today as it always has been. -- Rudolph Loewenstein * The School Librarian *
Malachy Doyle worked in advertising and as a teacher for children with special needs before
writing children's books. He is the bestselling and award-winning author of many titles, from picture books to teen fiction.
Christopher Corr was born in London and studied at the Royal College of Art. He has
worked on numerous commissions including a Royal Mail millennium stamp. His round-the-world
travels provide the inspiration for his work.