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National Geographic Kids (2012), 32 pages
Description
This offering from the Holidays around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.
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Full-color photographs from Israel, India, Peru, Uganda, Poland, Los Angeles, Ghana, and Rome combine with an
interesting, informative text to create a stunning introduction to Hanukkah focusing on light, Jewish identity, freedom,
and the celebration of miracles.
interesting, informative text to create a stunning introduction to Hanukkah focusing on light, Jewish identity, freedom,
and the celebration of miracles.
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
Language
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English
Physical description
32 p.; 8.88 inches
ISBN
0792259246 / 9780792259244