A Selected List of Useful Resources from
the Flint Public Library

FICTIONAL BOOKS | NONFICTIONAL BOOKS
AUDIO TAPES AND CDs | VIDEOS | WEB SITES

BOOKS:

FICTION

THE CHANUKKAH TREE
by Eric A. Kimmel. [Easy / Kimmel]
The foolish people of Chelm are tricked by a peddler into buying and decorating a "Chanukah tree" on Christmas Eve, but after becoming disillusioned they rediscover its worth and beauty.

ELIJAH'S ANGEL
by Michael J. Rosen. [Easy / Rosen]
At Christmas-Hanukkah time, a Christian woodcarver gives a carved angel to a young Jewish friend, who struggles with accepting the Christmas gift until he realizes that friendship means the same thing in any religion.

GRANDMA'S LATKES
by Malka Drucker. [Easy / Drucker]
Grandma explains the meaning of Hanukkah while showing Molly how to cook latkes for the holiday.

HANUKKAH: EIGHT LIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD
by Susan Sussman. [J / Sussman]
Eight short stories depict eight contemporary Jewish families in different countries celebrating the holiday.

HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
by Eric A. Kimmel. [J / Holiday / Easy / Kimmel]
Hershel matches wits with Hanukkah-hating goblins who seek to ruin the holiday for everyone in the village. This title is an excellent read-aloud.

IN THE MONTH OF KISLEV: A STORY FOR HANUKKAH
by Nina Jaffe. [Easy / Jaffe]
A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns about the meaning of Hanukkah.

JUST ENOUGH IS PLENTY
by Barbara Diamond Goldin. [Easy / Goldin]
A poor peddler joins an impoverished Jewish family to celebrate Hanukkah and delights them with his stories, songs, and games.

THE MAGIC DREIDELS: A HANUKKAH STORY
by Eric A. Kimmel. [Easy / Kimmel]
When an old lady swindles him out of his magic dreidels, Jacob tries to get them back in time for the family's Hanukkah celebration. This adaptation of "The Table, the Donkey, and the Stick" is sheer delight, as are all of Kimmel's Hanukkah stories.

THE TIE MAN'S MIRACLE: A CHANUKAH TALE
by Steven Schnur. [Easy / Schnur]
On the last night of Hanukkah, after hearing how an old man lost his family in the Holocaust, a young boy makes a wish that is carried to God as the menorah candles burn down.

THE TREES OF THE DANCING GOATS
by Patricia Polacco. [Easy / Polacco]
A heartwarming story of friendship between a Jewish family and their Christian neighbors, based on a childhood memory of the renowned Ms. Polacco. Highly recommended.

YOSSI ASKS THE ANGELS FOR HELP
by Miriam Chaikin. [J / Fiction / Chaikin]
When Yossi discovers that he has lost the coins he planned to spend on Hanukkah gifts for his family, he prays to the angels and waits for them to solve his dilemma.

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NONFICTION

CELEBRATING HANUKKAH
by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith. [J / 296 / Ho]
An outstanding title in which eleven-year-old Leora, pictured in colored photographs by Lawrence Migdale, describes Hanukkah and her family's celebration of the holiday.

THE CHILDREN'S JEWISH HOLIDAY KITCHEN
by Joan Nathan. [J / 641.59567 / Na]
Seventy child-centered recipes and cooking activities from around the world that will draw the entire family into the spirit and fun of preparing Jewish holiday celebrations.

CRAFTS FOR HANUKKAH
by Kathy Ross. [J / 745.5 / Ro]
Twenty simple crafts specially designed for young children.

EIGHT TALES FOR EIGHT NIGHTS: STORIES FOR CHANUKAH
by Peninnah Schram and Steven M. Rosman. [296 / Sc]
A collection of tales that reflect the customs and traditions of Jews as they have lived throughout the ages. Also includes songs and blessings, personal recollections, and more.

HANUKKAH!
by Roni Scotter. [J / 296 / Sc]
Five young children and their family celebrate Hanukkah with all its special traditions. Lively illustrations by Marilyn Hafner add to this fine book's appeal.

THE HANUKKAH BOOK
by Marilyn Burns. [J / 296 / Bu]
An explanation of how and why the holiday is celebrated, along with new ways to observe the holiday; recipes for traditional Hanukkah foods; instructions for making dreidels and different kinds of menorahs; and for making cards, favors, and gifts.

HANUKKAH, HAPPY HANUKKAH
by Jeff O'Hare. [J / 745.5 / O'H]
Stories, games, recipes, crafts, and songs designed to enhance the entire family's enjoyment of the holiday. Well-illustrated.

POEMS FOR JEWISH HOLIDAYS
selected by Myra Cohn Livingston. [J / 808.1 / Po]
Especially commissioned poems fill this anthology that covers twelve Jewish holidays, including Hanukkah.

RIDDLES ABOUT HANUKKAH
by Susan Cornell Poskanzer. [J / 296 / Po]
The title says it all. Enjoy!

SONGS OF HANUKKAH
compiled by Jeanne Modesitt. [J / 296 / So]
A collection of fourteen songs, both traditions and contemporary, which touches upon every aspect of the holiday. Wonderfully illustrated by Robin Spowart.

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AUDIO TAPES and CDs

CHANUKAH AT HOME
[J / Audiotapes / 296 / Ch]
Includes "Chanukah, Oh Chanukah," "Kindle a Candle of Light," and "The Dreidel Song."

CHANUKAH AT HOME
[Compact Disks / 781.7 / CrC]
Identical to the title above, though presented in a different format.

ONE LITTLE CANDLE
by Doug Lipman. [Audiotapes / 296 / Li]
Hanukkah stories and songs including "One Little Candle," "I Want To Spread the Word," and "Hanukkah Smiles."

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VIDEOS

CHANUKAH: A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
[Videotapes / 296 / Ch]
Songs and traditions of the holiday.

THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS VIDEO GUIDE
[Videotapes / 296 / Je]
The history and practice of several Jewish holidays, including Hanukkah.

LIGHTS: THE MIRACLE OF CHANUKAH
[J / Videotapes / 296 / Li]
A retelling of the Hanukkah story.

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WEB SITES

HANUKKAH FUN
http://www.night.net/kids/hanukkah.html-ssi#list
Learn Hanukkah blessings, sing "Rock of Ages" ("Maoz Tzur") and "I Have a Little Dreidel," read a Hanukkah poem, make sufganiyot (doughnuts) and latkes (potato pancakes), and enjoy Hanukkah drawings by 5th graders from Congregation Kneseth Israel of Elgin, Illinois.

HANUKKAH LINKS
http://viking.stark.k12.oh.us/~greentown/hanukkah.htm
The name says it all!

HANUKKAH SITES ABOUND ON THE NET
http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/
Another great site for Hanukkah links.

THE KZ KIDS HANUKKAH COMIC BOOK
http://www.kosherzone.com/kidcomics.htm
This online comic book provides a fun way to learn the story of Hanukkah. "Just read this comic book and when you're done you will be a Hanukkah maven (expert)." Includes links.

MIMI'S CYBER KITCHEN PRESENTS FOOD LINKS
http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/holidays/hanukkah/foodlinks.htm
A collection of links to sites offering recipes for delicious Hanukkah fare.

MIMI'S CYBER KITCHEN PRESENTS NON-FOOD LINKS
http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/holidays/hanukkah/nonfoodlinks.htm
Links, links, and more links leading to super Hanukkah web sites.

THE STORY OF HANUKKAH
http://members.aol.com/halleluyah/hanukkah.htm
A wonderful site representing Congregation Yeshuat Yisrael of Nashville, Tennessee. You'll find the story of Hanukkah, a history of the Maccabees, Hanukkah blessings, directions for playing dreidel, and recipes for potato latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganyot (Hanukkah doughnuts).

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