With Hanukkah season upon us, we’ve gathered a list of some of our favorite books about the holiday, that we highly recommend for classrooms.
Let’s dive into the list, including links to purchase the books from Amazon.
Hanukkah Bear by Eric Kimmel
After a woman with poor eyesight accidentally feeds all of her latkes to a hungry bear, she must explain to her rabbi and dinner guests where they all went.
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Rachel Friedman and Eight Not-Perfect Nights of Hanukkah
Rachel is planning eight great activities for the holiday, but when her brother Aaron ruins her plans, she must scramble to save Hannukkah.
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Shield of the Maccabees by Eric Kimmel
This graphic novel/comic book tells the story of the Maccabees in an exciting new way. Two friends, one Jewish and one Greek, are inseparable until war puts them on opposite sides.
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The Story of Hanukkah by David Adler
The book presents the story of the Maccabees with language suitable for early elementary students. The book also includes a traditional recipe for latkes and directions for the dreidel game.
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Uri and the King of Darkness: A Hanukkah Story by Nati Bait
While they wait for their father’s return for Hanukkah, Uri and his sister’s imagination leads them to battle the evil King of Darkness. This inspirational tale includes some wonderful illustrations by Carmel Ben Ami.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 8 Nights of Chanukah by Eric Carle
In this fantastic board book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores each of the holiday’s eight nights and how they are observed.
Click here to order The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 8 Nights of Chanukah from Amazon!