A Hanukkah Story
Written by Charlotte Offsay, Illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt
Slide over stiff nonfiction books about Hanukkah and make room for Eight Sweet Nights. This book is the perfect combination of entertaining and informational. Set in a cozy house, the reader will meet a multi-generational family as they prepare and participate a most anticipated Jewish holiday. A number of traditions are woven into this family’s celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. Small text boxes explain Jewish words associated with Hanukkah and used in the story. The backmatter also answers six key questions. My favorite, how the story ends with the sweetest words of hope.
Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Media Clerk, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in 11/13/2024
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades K-3
Eight Sweet Nights: A Festival of Lights
Written by Charlotte Offsay, Illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
32 pages
Release Date: October 29, 2024
ISBN: 9780593808726
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
