Elka Weber’s picture book MRS. MACCABEE’S MIRACLE (Kar-Ben, 2023), illustrated by Amélie Videlo, offers a fun retelling of the Hanukkah story. In the book, Mrs. Maccabee’s five sons are always losing their belongings. When it’s time for them to visit…
In celebration of Hanukkah, I am pleased to announce a book giveaway courtesy of Holiday House for the new Gift Edition (including a collectible poster) of HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS by Eric Kimmel, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. If…
Welcome to this year’s Hanukkah Book Roundup! Here is a selection of new Hanukkah books published in 2022. For more great Hanukkah reads, please check out last year’s post. Wishing everyone a happy Hanukkah filled with light! The Boston Chocolate…
A DONUT IN TIME: A Hanukkah Story is the newest chapter book in the Saralee Siegel series by Elana Rubinstein, with illustrations by Jennifer Naalchigar (Apples & Honey Press, 2022). It’s a delightful series about a girl named Saralee Siegel and her unusual superpower –…
In Chana and Larry Stiefel’s new picture book MENDEL’S HANUKKAH MESS UP (Kalaniot Books, 2022) illustrated by Daphna Awadish, Mendel is delighted when the rabbi asks him to drive the Mitzvah Mobile and invite passersby to the synagogue’s Hanukkah bash.…
It’s the season for holiday books and I’m so delighted to share a truly special picture book – THE CHRISTMAS MITZVAH (Creston Books, 2021) by Jeff Gottesfeld. Young readers will be inspired by the story of Al Rosen, who helped others in his…
Hanukkah is early this year and books make great presents. Here is a roundup of some terrific books for all ages. Baby Loves Angular Momentum on Hanukkah! by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Irene Chan (Charlesbridge) Against the backdrop of Hanukkah,…
The Book Meshuggenahs are thrilled to announce our second annual Be A Shamash Contest, which will run from October 3, 2021 – November 18, 2021! This contest is inspired by the words of Rabbi David Wolpe, who said: “The Shamash…
HAPPY HANUKKAH, FRIENDS! I am excited to share the news that a new version of Like A Maccabee is now available as an E-Book. Check it out!
It is always a pleasure for me to celebrate new books from authors I have previously interviewed. It is with great delight that I share FIVE new HANUKKAH books from Jewish Books for Kids friends. Hanukkah begins on December 10th.…