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One yellow daffodil : a Hanukkah story / David Adler ; pictures by Lloyd Bloom.

During Hanukkah two children help a Holocaust survivor to once again embrace his religious traditions.

Jason's Miracle : A Hanukkah Story by Beryl Lieff Benderly

Twelve-year-old Jason has ambivalent feelings about Hanukkah until he finds himself transported back to the time of the Maccabean revolt in Judea

Bubbie and Zadie come to my house : a story for Hanukkah / by Daniel Halevi Bloom ; illustrations by Claudia Julian.

Bubbie and Zadie, two magical characters, bring the spirit of Hanukkah to a Jewish family on the first night of the holiday.

One candle / by Eve Bunting

Every year a family celebrates Hanukkah by retelling the story of how Grandma and her sister managed to mark the day while in a German concentration camp.

Hanukkah cat / Chaya Burstein.

On the first night of Hanukkah, a stray orange kitten appears and despite its mischievous antics endears itself to the family.

Alexandra's scroll : the story of the first Hanukkah / by Miriam Chaikin

Alexandra, a young Jewish girl from Jerusalem, describes her life and the creation of Hanukkah, more than 2000 years ago.

Eight wild nights : a family Hanukkah / by Brian Cleary

A large family celebrates Hanukkah by cleaning the house, entertaining guests, and preparing delicious food.

A Hanukkiyah for Dina / by Floreva G. Cohen ; illustrated by Daniela Rosenhouse (Bar-Zion).

Everyone in her family says Dina is too young to have her own Hanukkiyah, but Grandpa comes to her aid.

Northern lights : a Hanukkah story / by Diana Cohen Conway ; illustrated by Shelly O. Haas.

When a storm grounds their plane, a Jewish family celebrates Hanukkah with a Yupik Eskimo family and discovers they share many customs.

Sam I am / Ilene Cooper

Twelve-year-old Sam, the son of a Jewish father and Christian mother, struggles to understand religion and its role in his family’s life during the Hanukkah and Christmas holidays.

Grandma's latkes / written by Malka Drucker ; illustrated by Eve Chwast.

Grandma explains the meaning of Hanukkah while showing Molly how to cook latkes for the holiday.

Papa's latkes / Michelle Edwards

On the first Hanukkah after Mama died, Papa and his two daughters try to make latkes and celebrate without her.

On Hanukkah / by Cathy Goldberg Fishman ; illustrated by Melanie W. Hall.

Davey's Hanukkah golem / by David Gantz.

Fascinated by his grandfather's telling of the legend of the golem, Davey makes himself a golem out of cave clay as his own secret Hanukkah miracle.

Jeremy's dreidel / Ellie Gellman ; illustrated by Judith Friedman.

Jeremy signs up for a Hanukkah workshop to make unusual dreidels and creates a clay dreidel with braille dots for his dad, who is blind.

The borrowed Hanukkah latkes / Linda Glaser

A young girl finds a way to include her elderly neighbor in her family's Hanukkah celebration

Mrs. Greenberg's messy Hanukkah / by Linda Glaser

When Rachel makes latkes with her friend Mrs. Greenberg, the project turns out to be a very messy one.

Just enough is plenty : a Hanukkah tale / by Barbara Diamond Goldin ; paintings by Seymour Chwast.

With Hanukkah about to begin, Malka is worried because her family is so poor, but when a poor stranger comes to the door, her generous family cannot turn him away

While the candles burn : eight stories for Hanukkah / by Barbara Diamond Goldin ; illustrated by Elaine Greenstein.

A collection of eight stories illuminating the meaning and the miracles of Hanukkah.

Potato pancakes all around : a Hanukkah tale / written and illustrated by Marilyn Hirsh.

A wandering peddler teaches the villagers how to make potato pancakes from a crust of bread.

Maccabee jamboree : a Hanukkah countdown / Cheri Holland ; illustrated by Roz Schanzer.

A counting book describing how the Maccabees have fun during the eight nights of Hanukkah, making cards, exchanging gifts, chanting blessings, and singing songs.

Latkes, latkes, good to eat : a Chanukah story / by Naomi Howland.

In an old Russian village, Sadie and her brothers are poor and hungry until an old woman gives Sadie a frying pan that will make potato pancakes until it hears the magic words that make it stop.

In the month of Kislev : a story for Hanukkah / by Nina Jaffe ; illustrated by Louise August.

A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah.

The Ziz and the Hanukkah miracle / by Jacqueline Jules

The Ziz, a huge and clumsy bird, helps the Macabees find enough oil to light the menorah and restore the temple, leading to the miracle that is celebrated every year at Hanukkah.

The Chanukkah guest / Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Giora Carmi

On the first night of Chanukkah, Old Bear wanders into Bubba Brayna's house and receives a delicious helping of potato latkes when she mistakes him for the rabbi.

The Chanukkah tree / Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Giora Carmi.

The foolish people of Chelm are tricked by a peddler into buying and decorating a "Chanukkah tree" on Christmas Eve, but after becoming disillusioned they rediscover its worth and beauty.

Hershel and the Hanukkah goblins / by Eric Kimmel ; illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman.

Relates how Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the village people from celebrating Hanukkah.

The jar of fools : eight Hanukkah stories from Chelm / by Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein.

Drawing on traditional Jewish folklore, these Hanukkah stories relate the antics of the people of Chelm, thought--perhaps incorrectly-to be a town of fools.

The magic dreidels : a Hanukkah story / Eric A. Kimmel

When an old lady swindles him out of his magic dreidels, Jacob tries to get them back in time for the family's Hanukkah celebration.

When Mindy saved Hanukkah / story by Eric Kimmel ; pictures by Barbara McClintock.

A tiny Jewish family living behind the wall of a synagogue must battle a frightening cat if they want candles for their Hanukkah menorah.

The spotted pony : a collection of Hanukkah stories / retold by Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Leonard Everett Fisher.

Eight stories, with a "shammes" story for each, to be read on the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Zigazak! : a magical Hanukkah night / Eric Kimmel

Two evil spirits wreak havoc on the town of Brisk's Hanukkah celebration, until the town's wise rabbi puts a stop to their mischief.

The runaway latkes / written by Leslie Kimmelman

When three potato latkes escape Rachel Bloom's frying pan on the first night of Hanukkah, everyone including the cantor, the rabbi, and the mayor joins in the chase.

A confused Hanukkah : an original story of Chelm / by Jon Koons

The villagers of Chelm, in the rabbi's absence, send a messenger to a nearby village in order to be reminded how to prepare for the coming Hanukkah.

How I saved Hanukkah / Amy Goldman Koss ; pictures by Diane deGroat

Marla, the only Jewish student in her fourth-grade class, wishes she celebrated Christmas like her best friend Lucy, until one year when she decides to learn all about Hanukkah and to teach her family about it too.

Hanukkah at Valley Forge / by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Greg Harlin

During the Revolutionary War, a Jewish soldier from Poland lights the menorah on the first night of Hanukkah and tells General George Washington the story of the Maccabees and the miracle that Hanukkah celebrates. Based on factual events.

All the lights in the night / Arthur A. Levine ; pictures by James E. Ransome.

Moses and his little brother Benjamin find a way to celebrate Hanukkah during their dangerous emigration to Palestine.

The Hanukkah of great-uncle Otto / Myron Levoy ; illustrated by Donna Ruff.

Joshua and his great-uncle Otto discover a new meaning in the celebration of Hanukkah when they try to build a menorah like a special one Otto lost during the Holocaust.

Hooray for Hanukkah! / by Fran Manushkin

A menorah describes a family's joyous celebration of this Jewish holiday, from the first night to the eighth and last.

Latkes and applesauce : a Hanukkah story / by Fran Manushkin ; illustrated by Robin Spowart.

When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor.

Moishe's miracle : a Hanukkah story / by Laura Krauss Melmed

Moishe, a milkman who is kind to everyone in his poor village of Wishniak, receives a magic frying pan that produces an unlimited supply of delicious Hanukkah latkes.

The only one club / Jane Naliboff

Mrs. Matthews's first grade class begins making Christmas decorations, but because Jennifer is Jewish, Mrs. Matthews allows her to make Hanukkah decorations instead. Jennifer enjoys the attention and creates "The Only One Club," of which she is the sole member. When her classmates want to join, she is resistant until she realizes that each of her friends is also "the only one" at something. As she inducts them into her club she reveals the unique qualities that make each of her classmates extraordinary. Through this touching story, young children are encouraged to discover and treasure their own uniqueness and to actively look for special qualities in others beyond race or culture.

Runaway dreidel! / LeslYa Newman

In this rhyming tale in the style of "The Night before Christmas," a family's preparations for Chanukah are disrupted by a wildly spinning dreidel.

It's Hanukkah! / Jeanne Modesitt ; illustrated by Robin Spowart.

A large mouse family joyfully celebrates Hanukkah. Includes information on the the history and some of the traditions of this holiday.

The ugly menorah / Marissa Moss.

For the first time since her grandfather's death, Rachel feels close to him as she and her grandmother celebrate Hanukkah with the simple menorah that he had made many years ago.

My two grandmothers / Effin Older

After Lily celebrates Chanukah with one of her grandmothers and Christmas with the other, she plans a special party for both of them.

The Hanukkah ghosts / Malka Penn.--

On a visit to England, Susan finds herself mysteriously transported back to the time of World War II, where she meets a Viennese Jewish refugee and a prejudiced young boy who help her understand and appreciate her background.

The trees of the dancing goats / Patricia Polacco.

During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. Based on a memory from the author's childhood.

Toby Belfer never had a Christmas tree / Gloria Teles Pushker ; illustrated by Judith Hierstein

Living in a small Louisiana town where hers is the only Jewish family, Toby Belfer gives a party for her friends in order to explain Hannukah, including the story of Judah Maccabee, the significance of the menorah, how to make potato latkas, and how to play the game of dreydl.

The Hanukkah mice / words by Ronne Randall

While searching for the Hanukkah lights, three mouse children and their mother discover new treasures each night.

Elijah's angel : a story for Chanukah and Christmas / by Michael J. Rosen ; illustrated by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson.

At Christmas-Hanukkah time, a Christian woodcarver gives a carved angel to a young Jewish friend, who struggles with accepting the Christmas gift until he realizes that friendship means the same thing in any religion.

The very best Hanukkah gift / Joanne Rocklin ; illustrated by Catharine O'Neill

During his family's eight-day celebration of Hanukkah, eight-year-old Henry learns the pleasure of giving and overcomes his fear of dogs.

Inside-out grandma / Joan Rothenberg.

Rosie's grandmother wears her clothes inside out to remind herself to buy oil for making latkes at Hanukkah. Includes a recipe for potato latkes.

Sammy Spider's first Hanukkah / Sylvia A. Rouss ; illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn.

After having watched the Shapiro family celebrate the different nights of Hanukkah, Sammy Spider finds that in the end he gets to share the holiday with them.

The return of the Golem : a Chanukah story / Peter Ruggill.

The Golem, a clay man made by the Rabbi, saves a small village synagogue from some evil creatures from outer space.

The tie man's miracle : a Chanukah tale / by Steven Schnur ; illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson.

On the last night of Chanukah, after hearing how an old man lost his family in the Holocaust, a young boy makes a wish that is carried to God as the menorah candles burn down.

Chanukah blessing / by Peninnah Schram ; illustrated by Jeffrey Allon.

A mysterious visitor rewards a poor family for showing him hospitality on the fifth night of Chanukah.

Chanukah on the prairie / Burt E. Schuman

After the Zalcman family immigrates to Grand Forks, North Dakota, they are welcomed by the local Jewish community and celebrate their first Chanukah on the prairie

Hanukah money / by Sholem Aleichem ; translated and adapted by Uri Shulevitz and Elizabeth Shub ; illustrated by Uri Shulevitz.

Two young brothers wonder how much money they will receive from their relatives for Hanukkah.

The power of light : eight stories for Hanukkah / by Isaac Bashevis Singer ; with ill. by Irene Lieblich.

A Hanukkah evening in my parents' house.--The extinguished lights.--The parakeet named Dreidel.--Menasche and Rachel.-The squire.--The power of light.--Hershele and Hanukkah.--Hanukkah in the poorhouse.

It's a miracle! : a Hanukkah storybook / Stephanie Spinner

Every night of Hanukkah Grandma tells a story at bedtime. Includes the Hanukkah legend.

There's no such thing as a Chanukah bush, Sandy Goldstein / Susan Sussman ; pictures by Charles Robinson.

A wise, understanding grandfather helps Robin, a Jewish child, cope with Christmas; not an easy task when even Sandy, who is also Jewish, is allowed to have a Christmas tree and Robin can't have one.

Arthur Yorinks's The flying latke / Arthur Yorinks ; with art by William Steig

A family argument on the first night of Chanukah results in a food fight and a flying latke that is mistaken for a flying saucer.

The magic menorah : a modern Chanukah tale / by Jane Breskin Zalben

Stanley does not look forward to spending another Chanukah with all his relatives, but when an old man comes out of a tarnished menorah in the attic and grants Stanley three wishes, he changes his mind.

Papa's latkes : story and pictures / by Jane Breskin Zalben

Papa and the little bears make latkes for Chanukah. Includes the song "O Chanukah" and a recipe for latkes.

Chanukah in Chelm / David A. Adler ; [illustrated by] Kevin O'Malley.

When the rabbi tells Mendel to get a table for the Chanukah menorah, Mendel makes the task more difficult than it should be.

Malke's secret recipe : a Chanukah story / David A. Adler ; illustrated by Joan Halpern.

In the foolish town of Chelm, Berel the shoemaker attempts to duplicate the secret recipe of Malke's potato pancakes, but his wife's interference makes his plan go awry.

The kids' catalog of Hanukkah / David A. Adler

All about Hanukkah -- Hanukkah stories -- Hanukkah fun.

A picture book of Hanukkah / by David A. Adler ; illustrated by Linda Heller.

Discusses how the celebration of Hanukkah came about, what it signifies, and the ways in which it is celebrated today.

The eight nights : a Chanukah counting book / [by Jane Bearman].

The numbers 1 through 8 introduce various facts about the feast of Chanukah.

The Hanukkah book / Marilyn Burns ; illustrated by Martha Weston.

Discusses why and how Hanukkah is celebrated and includes recipes, songs, and instructions for playing with a dreidel.

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel / [Carpenter]

A musical board book.

Light another candle : the story and meaning of Hanukkah / by Miriam Chaikin ; illustrated by Demi.

Retells the story of Hanukkah and explains its symbols by describing high points in Jewish history, worship, and culture.

The miracle of Hanukkah / Seymour Chwast

Describes the history behind the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, explaining that it began after the Temple of Jerusalem was reclaimed and restored to its former glory by the Jews after being desecrated by Antiochus IV.

The Christmas menorahs : how a town fought hate / Janice Cohn ; illustrations by Bill Farnsworth.

Describes how people in Billings, Montana joined together to fight a series of hate crimes against a Jewish family.

My first Chanukah / Tomie dePaola.

Describes the traditional celebration of Chanukah, including the lighting of candles on the menorah, the eating of latkes, and the spinning of the dreidl.

Hanukkah : eight nights, eight lights / by Malka Drucker ; drawings by Brom Hoban.

Introduces the history, customs, rituals, foods, games, and gifts associated with the Festival of Lights and includes recipes, crafts, and puzzles for celebrating the Jewish holiday.

The story of Hanukkah / told by Amy Ehrlich ; paintings by Ori Sherman.

Retells the Biblical story that is celebrated in the feast of Hanukkah.

Judah who always said, "No!" / written by Harriet K. Feder ; illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn.

Brave Judah, a leader in the resistance to the changes a Greek king tries to force upon the Jews of Jerusalem, takes part in a stunning victory celebrated today as Hanukkah.

It's Chanukah! / by Ellie Gellman ; pictures by Katherine Janus Kahn.

During Hanukkah, Gila counts candles, chocolate coins, and apples and finds things with different shapes and colors.

Holidays Around the World : Celebrate Hanukah \ Heiligman, Deborah

The vivid photography of National Geographic illustrates the joyous celebrations of Jewish people around the world-including Ghana, Uganda, India, Israel, Peru, the United States and Poland, as they light menorahs, spin dreidels, and make latkes.

I love Hanukkah / written and illustrated by Marilyn Hirsh

A young boy describes his family's celebration of Hanukkah and all the things he likes about the holiday.

Celebrating Hanukkah / by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith ; photographs by Lawrence Migdale.

Presents the history, traditions, and significance of Hanukkah as it is celebrated by a Jewish family in San Francisco.

A Hanukkah treasury / edited by Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Emily Lisker.

Presents stories, songs, recipes, and activities related to the celebration of Hanukkah.

The menorah story / Mark Podwal.

Discusses the story of the Hanukkah menorah which commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees over King Antiochus and his army.

Lights of Hanukkah / Barbara Rush

Full-color photographs and an accompanying text explore the art, craft, history, and meaning of the Hanukkah menorah in diverse regions around the world, in a colorful holiday volume that also includes a variety of Hanukkah prayers, songs, and readings.

Hanukkah : Jewish festival of lights / by Terri Sievert

A brief description of what Hanukkah is, how it started, and ways people celebrate this holiday.

Eight candles to light : a Chanukah story / Jonny Zucker

A family celebrates Chanukah by lighting candles, exchanging presents, telling stories, eating latkes, and playing dreidel.

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