latke the lucky dog
By Ellen FischerPrice: $7.99; Ages: 2-7
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latke is one lucky pup! A family adopts him from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah, naming him after the golden potato pancakes that resemble his shaggy fur. now is the time for him to learn the rules of the house as well as the traditions of the festival of lights.
the dreidel that didn’t turn
By Martha Seif SimpsonPrice: $12.99; Ages: 4-8
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In this folklore-inspired tale, a magic trombone just won’t turn for greedy bratty kids. The shopkeeper wonders: Will she spin for another child, one who carries the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? The book includes a helpful appendix that explains Hanukkah and how to play the dreidel game.
sammy spider’s first hanukkah
By Sylvia A. RoussPrice: $7.95; Ages 4-8Buy on Amazon
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After longingly watching the Shapiro family celebrate the various nights of Hanukkah, Sammy Spider is sad that he can’t participate in what he sees as a colorful celebration. but sammy discovers that in the end he can share the vacations with the shapiros.
the miracle of moishe: a hanukkah story
By Laura Krauss MelmedPrice: $6.95; Ages: 4-8Buy on Amazon
Moishe, a milkman who is kind to everyone in his poor town of Wishniak, is given a magical frying pan that produces an unlimited supply of delicious Hanukkah latkes. The magical gift, of course, comes with one condition: Only Moishe can use it. but what real harm could breaking this rule bring?
the flying latke
By Arthur YorinksPrice: $6.99; Ages: 4-8Buy on Amazon
hey! A family argument on the first night of Hanukkah results in a fight over food, and a flying latke is mistaken for a flying saucer. the wrong object holds the family hostage for eight days of vacation.
happy hanukkah corduroy
By Don Freeman and illustrated by Lisa McCue.Price $6.99; Ages 2 and up.Buy on Amazon
Read corduroy’s hanukkah party story with your kids to get them excited about the festivities to come. the lovable bear and his friends light the menorah and enjoy other Hanukkah traditions together.
the mensch on a bench (available with decorative Christmas doll)
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By Neal Hoffman, Illustrated by Necdet YilmazPrice $35.00. Ages 3 and up.Buy on Amazon
the mensch on a bench is a Jewish version of the popular elf on a shelf seen every Christmas. The creator of the toy and book brought his products into American homes in 2014 on the television show “Shark Tank.” If he didn’t watch that episode, the story focuses on Moshe the Mensch helping the Maccabees by keeping an eye on Hanukkah oil as it burns for eight days and nights. parents also have the option to hide moshe throughout the house during hanukkah.
happy hanukkah, curious george
By H. A. and Margret ReyPrice $7.99. Ages 1-4 years.Buy on Amazon
In this story, the monkey many children have come to love attends a Hanukkah party. At this event, the man with the yellow hat lights the menorah and Curious George helps make latkes. This book is good for very young children or for testing preschoolers on their Hanukkah knowledge. Kids love helping their parents turn the pages in this tabbed board book.
dear santa, love, rachel rosenstein
By Amanda Peet and Andrea Troyer and illustrated by Christine DavenierPrice: Ages 8 and upBuy on Amazon
Jewish kids who are bombarded by Christmas marketing every December can enjoy Rachel’s story. she is desperate to get santa to visit her house. she even writes her a letter and decorates her house in anticipation of her arrival. come christmas day, rachel is, as usual, eating delicious chinese food with her family. She is surprised to find that there are so many other families who don’t celebrate Christmas at the Chinese restaurant. Rachel comes to understand her religious identity much better at the end of the story. Adults and children who have longed for Old Saint Nick and the Christmas log will enjoy this story.
shmelf the hanukkah elf
Price: $16.99. Ages 5 and up.Buy on Amazon
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shmelf is a legit goblin. He’s even part of Santa’s List Verification Department. While going through her list, she notices that some children are missing from Santa’s list. he later finds out that these children celebrate hanukkah and ends up learning about all their traditions and having a lot of fun.