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OverviewNo celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recountng the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold. For readers who want to continue the festivities, a recipe for latkes and directions for playing dreidel are included. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David A. Adler , Jill WeberPublisher: Holiday House Inc Imprint: Holiday House Inc Dimensions: Width: 20.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.299kg ISBN: 9780823422951ISBN 10: 082342295 Pages: 24 Publication Date: 01 August 2011 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAn excellent introduction to the holidays. A straightforward retelling that emphasizes the historical origins of the holiday. . . . A welcome addition. An excellent introduction to the holidays. A straightforward retelling that emphasizes the historical origins of the holiday. . . . A welcome addition. An excellent introduction to the holidays. A straightforward retelling thatemphasizes the historical origins ofthe holiday. . . . A welcome addition. An excellent introduction to the holidays. </p> An excellent introduction to the holidays. Author InformationDavid A. Adler has won many awards, including a Sydney Taylor Book Award, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor, the New York Knickerbocker Award, a Golden Kite Honor, and an Orbis Pictus Award Honor. You can visit his website at www.davidaadler.com. Jill Weber is a children's book illustrator and a book designer. Her paintings for Eric A. Kimmel's retelling of Even Higher were praised by Kirkus Reviews for their guileless charm, and the book received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. She lives in New Hampshire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |