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All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah


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No. of pages 40

Published: 2018

Great for age 7-10 years

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"All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah" by Sydney Taylor, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, follows the joyous celebration of Hanukkah in the early 1900s with the five strong-willed sisters of the All-of-a-Kind family. As the holiday approaches, each sister eagerly anticipates the traditions, including lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and receiving gifts. Their loving family dynamic and the warmth of their celebrations bring the story to life, capturing the essence of togetherness and the importance of heritage. The book beautifully portrays the spirit of Hanukkah through charming illustrations and heartfelt moments shared by the family as they embrace their cultural traditions. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Random House USA Inc .

Paul Zelinsky is one of America's most original and celebrated illustrators. He studied with Maurice Sendak at Yale University and it was Sendak who inspired him to pursue a career in children's books. He is best known for his internationally successful novelty title, The Wheels On the Bus, and he has won the prestigious Caldecott Medal three times. He lives in New York with his wife and two daughters. Emily Jenkins writes books for both adults and children. She has a doctorate in English literature from Columbia and reviews children's books for The New York Times . She teaches a course in writing for children at New York University. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

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