A retelling of the classic hanukkah song, just in time for the holiday season!i have a little dreidel, i made it out of clay,and when it's dry and ready, then dreidel i shall play!it's time for hanukkah, and hanukkah is a time for family. this reasonably priced picture book features the classic holiday dreidel song, with extra rhyming verses added on. we see the family gathering at a child's house, mama and child working together to make latkes (a classic hanukkah treat), the family lighting the menorah, and then a spirited game of dreidel. the game is described in easy-to-follow language so that children can follow along and play at home themselves!

 

This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Scholastic US .

Julie Paschkis has illustrated many books for young readers. She lives in Seattle, Washington.