
Hanukkah Bear
A hungry bear wanders into a Hanukkah party and gets mistaken for the rabbi. A warm, funny holiday story.
by Gloria Koster
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On her way to make latkes with Bubbe, Ruthie meets a hungry wolf and must use her wits to outsmart him. A fun Hanukkah twist on a classic.

A hungry bear wanders into a Hanukkah party and gets mistaken for the rabbi. A warm, funny holiday story.

Grandpa Latke tells the Hanukkah story with some very wild mix ups, and the family dog keeps trying to set him straight. Silly fun that sneaks in the real history.

Arriving in New York as a refugee on a night that is both Christmas Eve and the first night of Hanukkah, Oskar meets eight acts of kindness. A moving holiday story.
David Adler retells how the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple and the oil lasted eight nights. A clear introduction to the holiday, with a latke recipe and dreidel game included.

Gertie is sent to her room for a tantrum while her family prepares latkes, but Papa brings her back for the candle lighting. A warm Hanukkah story full of family.

Photos from around the world show how families light candles, share food, and celebrate Hanukkah. A great nonfiction introduction for school age kids.

Stunning pop ups by Robert Sabuda show menorahs glowing in different places and times, one for each night. A keepsake to bring out every year.

Nate Gadol is a giant, joyful spirit who makes things last as long as they're needed, from oil to chocolate. An inventive tale about how Hanukkah gift giving began.