Hanukkah: The Festival Of Lights
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Long ago, when the ancient Temple in Jerusalem was reclaimed by a small band of Jewish warriors known as the Maccabees, a single cruse of sacred oil — enough for only one day — burned miraculously for eight nights, igniting a celebration that has illuminated the darkest days of winter ever since. Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights retells this timeless story of faith, courage, and divine wonder, bringing the cherished Jewish holiday to life for young readers through Jenny Koralek's warm and lyrical prose, beautifully complemented by Juan Wijngaard's rich, luminous illustrations. Rooted in the ancient traditions of the Jewish faith, this picture book presents the spiritual and cultural significance of Hanukkah with reverence and accessibility, making it an ideal introduction for children of all backgrounds. Koralek's storytelling is both tender and triumphant, honouring the resilience of a people and the enduring power of light over darkness — a theme as universal as it is profound. Whether read aloud by candlelight or discovered independently, this gem of a book leaves its reader wondering: what small flame might they, too, keep burning?
Author: Jenny Koralek
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Long ago, when the ancient Temple in Jerusalem was reclaimed by a small band of Jewish warriors known as the Maccabees, a single cruse of sacred oil — enough for only one day — burned miraculously for eight nights, igniting a celebration that has illuminated the darkest days of winter ever since. Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights retells this timeless story of faith, courage, and divine wonder, bringing the cherished Jewish holiday to life for young readers through Jenny Koralek's warm and lyrical prose, beautifully complemented by Juan Wijngaard's rich, luminous illustrations. Rooted in the ancient traditions of the Jewish faith, this picture book presents the spiritual and cultural significance of Hanukkah with reverence and accessibility, making it an ideal introduction for children of all backgrounds. Koralek's storytelling is both tender and triumphant, honouring the resilience of a people and the enduring power of light over darkness — a theme as universal as it is profound. Whether read aloud by candlelight or discovered independently, this gem of a book leaves its reader wondering: what small flame might they, too, keep burning?