"In darkest December / Night steals in early / And whisks away the light. / But warm inside, / Mama, Papa and Grandma Rose / Light the sun..." So opens a full-color picture book rendering of the way each person in a family with five children contributes to a contented Hanukkah evening together somewhere and sometime in the mid-20th century. A half-page explanation of Hanukkah follows the picture story noteworthy for the language of its text and for the depiction of intergenerational activity during a ritual celebration. (Ages 2-5)

A holiday classic!
Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where available.
Book Description:Flip, flap here.Flip, flop there.Potato pancakes in the air. Latkes flying everywhere!
Say "Happy Hanukkah!" with this joyful story of one family's holiday celebration, from spinning dreidels to cooking yummy latkes to lighting the menorah together. With sweet, lyrical text and warm illustrations, this is the perfect way to celebrate the festival of lights.