Best Hanukkah Books For Kids
15 Fantastic Hanukkah Books That Will Teach Your Kids About the Miracle of Lights
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Much like Christmas, Hanukkah is something families look forward to all year long. The holiday brings loved ones together and allows us to have all of the sufganiyot our bellies could ask for, but it's also a chance for kids to hear the story of the Maccabees and the miracle of lights. And what better way to do that than with fun and interactive books? Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or not, the following 15 books will either get your little ones psyched to kick their uncle's butt at dreidel, or teach them about a different religion's holiday in a way they can appreciate and understand. Keep reading to see them all now, because a holiday this fun deserves a special treat.
1 The Story of Hanukkah
The Story of Hanukkah ($7) makes the miracle of the holiday easy for young minds to understand and also explores some of the cultural ways we celebrate.
2 Latke, The Lucky Dog
For the animal-lover in your life, consider Latke, The Lucky Dog ($8), which tells the story of a dog who was rescued on the first night of Hanukkah and how his new family celebrates.
3 Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama
The perfect book for blended families, Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama ($17) tells the story of how a family can combine the two holidays.
4 Oskar and the Eight Blessings
Oskar and the Eight Blessings ($10, originally $18) is the sweet story of a refugee who encounters strangers on the last night of Hanukkah who treat him with kindness.
5 Hanukkah Bear
Hanukkah Bear ($7) is an endearing story about a little bubba who mistakes a bear for her rabbi.
6 Elmo's Little Dreidel
Elmo's Little Dreidel ($6) features everyone's favorite Sesame Street character in this board book that has Elmo visiting some friends on the first night of Hanukkah.
7 The Night Before Hanukkah
A spin on the classic A Night Before Christmas, The Night Before Hanukkah ($5) follows one family as they celebrate the miracle of lights.
8 Is It Hanukkah Yet?
Is It Hanukkah Yet? ($7, originally $17) walks readers through some favorite traditions and seasonal experiences associated the holiday.
9 Hanukkah Lights
Hanukkah Lights ($6) is a beautiful book that gives readers some new ways to celebrate the day.
10 Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Great for older kids, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins ($8) tells the story of a man who must save Hanukkah from evil goblins who have taken it away from a village.
11 Happy Hanukkah, Curious George
The curious little monkey is back in this fun Happy Hanukkah, Curious George ($6, originally $8) board book.
12 Hanukkah Coloring & Activity Book
Keep kids entertained for hours (wouldn't that be a true Hanukkah miracle?) with the Hanukkah Coloring & Activity Book ($6).
13 Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah
The big red dog has a big heart in the sweet Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah ($3).
14 Chanukah Lights Everywhere
Chanukah Lights Everywhere ($5, originally $8) is a beautiful book about a brother and sister who look at and count the lights all around them during Hanukkah.
15 Biscuit's Hanukkah
Biscuit's Hanukkah ($5) is another sweet pup-centric book that focuses on Biscuit and making a menorah.
