This year the first of Chanukah (or Hanukkah)'s eight nights was December 12th. Here are some books for all ages to enjoy during the festival of lights, ranging from picture books to help young readers celebrate to cookbooks for adults preparing the holiday's traditional fried treats. Chanukah sameach!
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Hanukkah bear
by Eric A. Kimmel Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, but at 97, she doesn't hear or see very well, so when a bear arrives at her door, lured by the delicious scent, she invites him in to celebrate Hanukkah with her. |
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Beautiful Yetta's Hanukkah kitten
by Daniel Manus Pinkwater Huddling with her parrot friends in a warm nest atop a street light as the winter begins, Yetta the Yiddish chicken discovers a stray kitten and must find it a safe home when her parrot friends are reluctant to adopt it. By the creators of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency. |
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Hanukkah cookies with sprinkles
by David A. Adler Sara learns about the Jewish tradition of tzedakah when she shares food with a hungry stranger. |
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The latke who couldn't stop screaming : a Christmas story
by Lemony Snicket After being created, a latke jumps out of the frying pan, runs down the street screaming, and explains to those that it meets why it is an important part of the Hanukkah tradition. |
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Dreidels on the brain
by Joel ben Izzy During the Hanukkah season of 1971, in the suburbs of the suburbs of Los Angeles (a place he calls the "Land of Shriveled Dreams"), 12-year-old Joel, who dreams of being his own superhero despite serious disillusionment with his life, gets more than he bargained for when he bets everything on his own Hanukkah miracle, to see whether it's worth believing in God or miracles or anything at all. |
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My true love gave to me : twelve holiday stories
by Stephanie Perkins Featuring contributions by such best-selling young adult authors as Jenny Han, Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan, an anthology of 12 holiday-themed romances follows relationships that blossom during Christmas, Hanukkah, the winter solstice and Kwanzaa. |
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Burning bright : four Chanukah love stories
by Megan Hart This December, take a break from dreidel spinning, gelt winning, and latke eating to experience the joy of Chanukah. When you fall in love during the Festival of Lights, the world burns a whole lot brighter. |
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Hanukkah in America : a history
by Dianne Ashton Provides a comprehensive history of the Jewish holiday, from its roots in ancient history through its rise to prominence in the United States. |
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Your guide to the Jewish holidays : from shofar to Seder
by Matt Axelrod Presents a light-hearted look at eleven of the most important Jewish holidays, including Yom Kippur, Purim, and Passover, describing each holiday's rituals in a historical context. |
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The seasonal Jewish kitchen : a fresh take on tradition
by Amelia Saltsman Shares recipes for traditional Jewish meals that focus on seasonality and sustainability, including fresh black-eyed peas and matboucha, schmaltz-roasted potatoes, and grilled corn with za'atar. |
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The essential book of Jewish festival cooking : 200 seasonal holiday recipes and their traditions
by Phyllis Glazer A detailed guide to observing Jewish holidays covers their history, folklore, and rituals while presenting a wealth of creative recipes and in-depth discussions about the seasonal and Biblical significance of traditional dishes and ingredients. |
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Traditional Jewish baking : retro recipes your grandma would make . . . if she had a mixer
by Carine Goren P.resents recipes for traditional Jewish baked goods that use today's cutting-edge techniques, including such desserts as cakes, pies, cookies, candies, and festive holiday treats. |