Eight Candles To Light

Focusing on Chanukah, the Jewish festival of light, this book is part of pre-school series looking at Jewish festivals. This book looks at the way the festival is celebrated today, with simple text and bright illustrations of a family taking part.

Happy Chanukah! Count up from one to eight as lights appear with each turn of the page! Watch as different families light their menorahs on every spread, and learn new words and facts about Chanukah traditions! Features real working lights.

A family celebrates Hanukkah by lighting the Menorah, eating chocolate gelt and latkes, and opening gifts.

A child describes how one family celebrates Hanukkah, including polishing the silver menorah, lighting the candles, having a special family dinner, and sharing gifts.

A young boy counts the candles on the family Menorah and the lights he sees in the world around him on each night of Hanukkah. Includes information on the history and significance of the celebration. Illustrations.

It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. Luckily, their neighbors happily help, offering thoughtful, often humorous, stand-ins each night. Then, just as Hanukkah is nearly done, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea: to celebrate the Ninth Night of Hanukkah as a thank you to everyone!

These eight original and traditional stories--one for each night of Hanukkah--are gathered throughout the world and across the centuries to reflect the significance of the holiday and the spiritual teachings of Judaism. Color illustrations.