Potatoes at Turtle Rock
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Annie leads her family on a nighttime journey around their farm to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. At each stop along the way-the Old Log, Squeezy Cave, and Billy Goat's Bridge-Annie uses riddles (and potatoes) to mark old traditions and start new ones. They end up at Turtle Rock Creek, where they give thanks for the light and warmth (and potatoes) in their lives.
Menorah Under the Sea
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
December is summer in Antarctica, and the warmer temperatures and constant daylight make it the best time for scientists to work. Diving for sea urchins at the bottom of the frigid sea, marine biologist David Ginsburg wonders, How can I celebrate Hanukkah when there is no nightfall? Can I light a menorah while the sun is still shining? Take a trip to McMurdo Research Station and join his most unusual holiday celebration.
Rainbow Candles
A Hanukkah Counting Book
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
A child's first Hanukkah counting book full of colorful pictures.
Latke, the Lucky Dog
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Rescued from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah, Latke has trouble learning the house rules. Despite a series of mishaps, he is one Lucky Dog!
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah!
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
A popular folk song comes to life as animals light the menorah and dance the horah.
It's Hanukkah Time!
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
This photo essay shows preschoolers celebrating with their grandparents at a Hanukkah party. Vibrant full-color photos show students lighting the menorah, playing dreidel and telling the story of Judah Maccabee. This book is ideal for helping educators initiate Hanukkah celebrations in their own classrooms and kids will love seeing children their own age in the pictures. A perfect companion to It's Challah Time! and It's Sukkah Time!
Emanuel and the Hanukkah Rescue
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Angry that his father is afraid to kindle the Hanukkah lights, Emanuel stows away on a whaling ship. When a storm overtakes the boat, it is his father's change of heart and the family menorah that light the way home.
Hanukkah Around the World
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Take a trip to Italy, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, and beyond to see how Hanukkah is celebrated around the world. Join the torch relay in Modi'in, Israel; the Ladino concert in Istanbul, Turkey; and the candle lighting on the beach in Sydney, Australia. Try the delicious and unusual recipes for fried burmelos, latkes, and precipizi that recall the miracle of the little jug of oil in the Hanukkah story.
Emanuel and the Hanukkah Rescue
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Angry that his father is afraid to kindle the Hanukkah lights, Emanuel stows away on a whaling ship. When a storm overtakes the boat, it is his father's change of heart and the family menorah that light the way home.
Harvest of Light
by Allison Maile Ofanansky
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
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 Israeli family, as they use the oil to light their Hanukkah menorah. Come and enjoy the harvest of light.
Happy Hanukkah Lights
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
A happy family celebrates the eight nights of Hanukkah by lighting candles, eating latkes, and playing dreidel in this new board book from Kar-Ben. Kids can also learn to count to eight as the candles are lit. Award-winning author Jacqueline Jules combines rhyme, counting, and Jewish traditions for a happy Hanukkah tale for preschoolers. Cheery illustrations by Michelle Shapiro compliment the simple text.
All About Hanukkah
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
The story of Hanukkah complete with candle blessings, rules for playing dreidel and other games, recipes, songs, and thoughts on miracles, giving, and more.
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Jacob loves his autistic brother, Nathan, but when Hanukkah comes, Jacob worries that Nathan might embarrass him in front of his new friend. What if Nathan blows out the Hanukkah candles?!
Dinosaur on Hanukkah
by Diane Levin Rauchwerger
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
This tale of a mischievous dinosaur who visits a boy on Hanukkah and causes a commotion as he helps celebrate the holiday will bring giggles to children who may recognize themselves (or their siblings!) in some of the dino's exploits. Look for more dinosaur holiday adventures in the future!
Hanukkah Cat
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
On the first night of Hanukkah a shivering, orange kitten appears at Lenny's window. He pleads to keep her, but his parents warn that a cat can cause all kinds of mischief. And Hanukkah Cat does!
Jodie's Hanukkah Dig
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
When Jodie begs her dad to take her on an archaeological dig, he agrees to take her to Modi'in, the ancient home of the Maccabees. And when she volunteers to explore an underground cave, she learns that she and the Maccabees, the heroes of the Hanukkah story, have something in common.
Sadie's Almost Marvelous Menorah
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
When Sadie runs to show her mother the Hanukkah menorah she made in school, she trips, the menorah shatters, and she is devastated. But she finds that the shammash candle is unbroken, and a new family tradition is born.
Maccabee Meals
Food and Fun for Hanukkah
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Eight nights of food, fun, and games for Hanukkah. With recipes for young and old, party themes, and holiday trivia.
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Hurrying home to celebrate Hanukkah, Engineer Ari screeches his train to a halt to avoid hitting a stubborn camel sitting on the tracks. The camel's Bedouin owner invites Ari to his tent to await help, where the two have an impromptu Hanukkah celebration, and become friends.
Hanukkah Delight!
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Whimsical bunnies celebrate Hanukkah in this charming rhyming board book describing all the Hanukkah rituals beloved by Jewish kids.
Esther's Hanukkah Disaster
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
It's hard to pick the perfect gift, and Esther the Gorillas choices seem all wrong at first. But it all gets sorted out when she invites her animal friends to a joyful Hanukkah party.
Hanukkah Moon
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
When Isobel is invited to Aunt Luisa's for Hanukkah, she's not sure what to expect. Aunt Luisa has recently arrived from Mexico. At Aunt Luisa's you'll get to celebrate the Hanukkah Moon," Isobel's father promises. Isobel's days at Aunt Luisa's are filled with fun and surprises – a new camera, a dreidel piñata filled with sweets, and a mysterious late night visit to welcome the luna nueva, the new moon that appears on Hanukkah. An unusual Hanukkah story with a multi-cultural focus, this title celebrates a little-known custom of the Latin-Jewish community.
A Hanukkah with Mazel
Part of the Kar-Ben Hanukkah series
Misha, a poor artist, has no one to celebrate Hanukkah with until he discovers a hungry cat in his barn. The lucky little cat, whom Misha names Mazel, inspires Misha to turn each night of Hanukkah into something special. He doesn't have money for Hanukkah candles, but he can use his artistic skills to bring light to his home-as Mazel brings good luck to his life.