Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights

The olive harvest in Israel is a special time. See how the tiny spring flowers blossom into green fruit, then ripen into shiny black olives. Watch the olives as they’re gathered, sorted, and pressed into oil. Then celebrate Hanukkah with an Is...

From costumes to candy, Halloween is full of fun! In this beginning title, young readers can learn about the different traditions of this holiday through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. A facts page summarizes information, and a photo ...

Article explains that Hanukkah is on the same day every year...just on a different calendar. The Jewish calendar is based on a lunar year.

It’s time to celebrate Hanukkah! Light the menorah. Sing songs and eat tasty treats. During Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, Jews remember a war they won. This allowed them to freely practice their beliefs.

The three astonishing stories on this recording form the basis for three Jewish holidays: Chanukah, Purim, and Passover. In Jim Weiss's telling, heroes and villains spring to life with understandable motives. People of all faiths will love this fas...

Spinning the dreidel. This is what many Jewish children most look forward to during Haunukkah. A twirl of the four-sided dice-like top can earn a candy jackpot! Young readers will learn how to play this game and how it connects to the eight-day cele...

In Hanukkah, early readers will learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram he...

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions and celebrations of Hanukkah. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Young Readers Learn About Hanukkah Through Simple Text, Photos, And Activities.