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Available
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Publication
Candlewick (2011), Hardcover, 16 pages
Description
Counts the candles of a menorah on each night of Hanukkah while recalling images of Jewish life in different places and times, such Herod's temple in Jerusalem, a shtetl in Russia, and a refugee ship bound for the New World.
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LibraryThing member STBA
Simple text combines with amazing pop-ups to tell the story of Chanukah from its origins in the Temple throughout history and the world. A page for each night, including depictions of a ship and a skyscraper, will delight readers of all ages.
LibraryThing member memaldonado
The book reflects the story of the Jewish community, and how they gained their freedom through many years of struggle. The book shows the beginning of the first Chanukah celebration, and it shows that Jewish people have celebrated Chanukah around the world. The Jewish people were scattered around
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different places of the globe, and some of them celebrated Chanukah in the dessert, some celebrated in a boat, some in shtetls, and some celebrate in tenements. The book reflects the unity of the Jewish people, and their strength to continue celebrating the holiday. Show Less
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 2012)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2011)
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Physical description
16 p.
ISBN
0763655333 / 9780763655334
Local notes
Follow the Festival of Lights through place and time — from Herod’s temple to a shtetl in Russia; from a refugee ship bound for the New World to an Israeli kibbutz. Inspired by Michael J. Rosen’s reverent poem, Robert Sabuda’s striking pop-ups depict each night’s menorah in a different scene, using imagery such as desert tents, pushcart lanterns, olive trees, and a final panorama of skyscrapers.