Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah

Title
Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah
  • Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah by Laurel Snyder & Leanne Hatch
Price
$19.99
2026 Sydney Taylor Silver Medalist for Picture Books

From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah.

In a dark, dark room,

one thin candle

wakes, bursts to life

Thus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child's home. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old--it's all part of this year's timeless, timely holiday celebration.

SKU
9780063278141
Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah
$19.99
2026 Sydney Taylor Silver Medalist for Picture Books
Description

From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah.

In a dark, dark room,

one thin candle

wakes, bursts to life

Thus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child's home. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old--it's all part of this year's timeless, timely holiday celebration.

Description

From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah.

In a dark, dark room,

one thin candle

wakes, bursts to life

Thus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child's home. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old--it's all part of this year's timeless, timely holiday celebration.

ISBN
9780063278141
Publisher
Publication Date
September 16, 2025
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Illustrator
Leanne Hatch
Language
English
Ages
4-8
Pages
40
Keywords
Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Hanukkah; Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural; Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Religion & Faith