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– February 13, 2014
What is Hanukkah and how did it begin? Every year, Jewish people around the world celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. This simple non-fiction text is a Rookie Read-About Holidays Book by Scholastic. It is filled with great photographs and basic facts about the eight-day festival of Hanukkah. It introduces children to the holiday’s traditions, festivities and history and includes a glossary of terms, a craft suggestion, and a mini-quiz to test what they have learned.
Recommended for ages 3 – 6.
Lauren Kramer is a Vancouver-based journalist, wife, and mother with a lifelong passion for literature. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she has won awards for her writing and reported from many corners of the world. Read more of her work at www.laurenkramer.net.
