What makes this book different from other Hanukkah books? From the literary Jewish perspective not too much.
It features the star character ´hungry caterpillar´ created by Eric Carle, which appears on every page, and during all the eight nights of the festival. The information is correct, simple, written and visually presented in a way that is appealing for children between 1 and 3 years of age.
The illustrations are following the usual format of the caterpillar books, colourful and attractive enough for this age range, but not necessarily the kind of visual outline for a children book.
The book does not tell a specific story, only describes the general way Hanukkah is celebrated. There is the food and the presents and the family ambiance, but everything is told in a very reserved, careful voice. Nothing less, nothing more, just the brand famous caterpillar and the right amount of information needed.
8 Nights of Chanukah by Eric Carle helps to introduce the holidays to small Jewish children, but it is a good idea to have this presented to non-Jewish children as a way to encourage multicultural interests.
Rating: 3 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
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