Hanukka is over this year. In our household, it is our favorite holiday therefore in order to lift the mood up, we rely on stories while preparing for the next year chag.
Dancing Dreidels by Alva Sachs, illustrated by Patricia Krebs
The dreidels from this story are hardly preparing for their moment of glory as well. Rebecca, their owner, do practice before the holiday, but one, Shin/Sheila is struggling with spinning. With a bit of night practice though, she will succeed and for her Hanukka moment she will definitely play her part well.
Accompanied by explanations about traditions, food and the origin of the holiday, this book, beautifully illustrated adds some playful experience to the traditional Hanukka party. A great introduction to the holiday as well as a good story to keep the preschool children focused and entertained.
Rating: 4 stars
The Extraordinary Dreidel by Devorah Omer illustrated by Aviel Basil translated by Shira Atik
Israeli (secular) children books, also when they are approaching traditions as Hanukka, do have such a modern relatable way. In The Extraordinary Dreidel by late Devorah Omer illlustrated by Aviel Basil and translated into English by Shira Atik, just before the Hanukka party, the children are faced with the disappearance of a dreidel. But as the dreidel apparently appears, the four cats named after the four dreidel letters may keep it. Why bother them, anyway?
It is a funny story, with playful dialogues and characters and some behavior lessons for preschool to school children.
My favourite of this season so far!
Rating: 5 stars
Disclaimer: Books offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
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