This is a cheerfully illustrated board book written in rhyme with meter that properly scans. Each three line stanza shares an aspect of Hanukkah and ends with the line “Hanukkah is coming”, building excitement and glee. The final page satisfyingly ends with the line “Hurray! Hanukkah is here!” A fun addition to the shelf for the very young who want to turn the pages themselves.
Recommended for ages 1 – 4.
Michal Hoschander Malen is the editor of Jewish Book Council’s young adult and children’s book reviews. A former librarian, she has lectured on topics relating to literacy, run book clubs, and loves to read aloud to her grandchildren.