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Hanukkah Bear
Hanukkah Bear
PreK to 2nd grade
A hungry bear wanders into a Hanukkah party and gets mistaken for the rabbi. A warm, funny holiday story.
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Hanukkah Picture Books
The best Hanukkah picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Latkes, dreidels, and the Festival of Lights.
16 books · 1 with a read aloud on our channel
Meet the Latkes
Meet the Latkes
PreK to 3rd grade
Grandpa Latke tells the Hanukkah story with some very wild mix ups, and the family dog keeps trying to set him straight. Silly fun that sneaks in the real history.
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Oskar and the Eight Blessings
Oskar and the Eight Blessings
PreK to 3rd grade
Arriving in New York as a refugee on a night that is both Christmas Eve and the first night of Hanukkah, Oskar meets eight acts of kindness. A moving holiday story.
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The Story of Hanukkah
The Story of Hanukkah
PreK to 2nd grade
David Adler retells how the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple and the oil lasted eight nights. A clear introduction to the holiday, with a latke recipe and dreidel game included.
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All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
PreK to 2nd grade
Gertie is sent to her room for a tantrum while her family prepares latkes, but Papa brings her back for the candle lighting. A warm Hanukkah story full of family.
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Celebrate Hanukkah
Celebrate Hanukkah
1st to 3rd grade
Photos from around the world show how families light candles, share food, and celebrate Hanukkah. A great nonfiction introduction for school age kids.
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Chanukah Lights
Chanukah Lights
PreK to 2nd grade
Stunning pop ups by Robert Sabuda show menorahs glowing in different places and times, one for each night. A keepsake to bring out every year.
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The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol
The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol
K to 3rd grade
Nate Gadol is a giant, joyful spirit who makes things last as long as they're needed, from oil to chocolate. An inventive tale about how Hanukkah gift giving began.
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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
PreK to 3rd grade
Clever Hershel spends eight nights outwitting goblins in a haunted synagogue so a village can celebrate Hanukkah again. Spooky, funny, and a Caldecott Honor favorite.
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Hoppy Hanukkah!
Hoppy Hanukkah!
K to 2nd grade
Two little bunnies learn Hanukkah traditions from their family, from lighting the menorah to playing dreidel. A gentle first introduction to the holiday.
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah?
How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah?
How Do Dinosaurs seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Do dinosaurs grab the dreidel or spill the latkes? Funny rhymes show how a well behaved dinosaur celebrates all eight nights.
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Little Red Ruthie: A Hanukkah Tale
Little Red Ruthie: A Hanukkah Tale
PreK to 3rd grade
On her way to make latkes with Bubbe, Ruthie meets a hungry wolf and must use her wits to outsmart him. A fun Hanukkah twist on a classic.
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Maccabee! The Story of Hanukkah
Maccabee! The Story of Hanukkah
PreK to 2nd grade
Rhyming verses tell the story of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil. A lively, kid friendly retelling perfect for Hanukkah.
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The Night Before Hanukkah
The Night Before Hanukkah
The Night Before seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A family celebrates the eight nights of Hanukkah in a rhyme inspired by The Night Before Christmas. Fun to read aloud and filled with traditions.
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The Ninth Night of Hanukkah
The Ninth Night of Hanukkah
PreK to 2nd grade
Max and Rachel's Hanukkah box goes missing after their family moves, so their new neighbors pitch in to help. A sweet story about community and giving back.
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Red and Green and Blue and White
Red and Green and Blue and White
PreK to 2nd grade
When someone throws a brick through Isaac's Hanukkah window, his friend Teresa and the whole town stand up for him. Inspired by real events, it is a powerful story about friendship and standing together.
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