In "Runaway Dreidel!" by Lesléa Newman, a young child experiences a hilarious adventure during Hanukkah. After a dreidel unexpectedly spins away, the child embarks on a chase to retrieve it, leading through various holiday festivities and the joy of family togetherness. Along the way, the spirited dreidel bounces into different situations, creating delightful chaos and laughter. This charming story captures the essence of Hanukkah traditions while highlighting themes of perseverance and the magic of the holiday season. With vibrant illustrations and a joyful narrative, "Runaway Dreidel!" is a perfect celebration of family, culture, and the spirit of the holidays. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Turtleback Books .

Leslea Newman is the author of more than 50 books for adults and children, including Abrams' The Eight Nights of Chanukah and A Sweet Passover. Susan Gal worked as an animator for Disney and is the author and illustrator of four previous books. Kyrsten Brooker's wonderful books for children include Runaway Dreidel! by Lesl a Newman, They Saw the Future by Kathleen Krull, and Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street by Roni Schotter. She lives in Alberta, Canada. Kathleen Krull is the author of No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader , as well as A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull ; Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) ; The Only Woman in the Photo ; and other acclaimed biographies for young readers. She lives in San Diego, California. Visit her website at KathleenKrull. com.