In Ava's family, it’s a Hannukah tradition for each person to bring their own personalized menorah to a special gathering on the eighth night. Now that Ava is old enough to join in the fun, she needs to figure out what kind of menorah will best represent her.
To get inspiration, she talks to each of her family members about their own menorahs and what they mean. Her mother's menorah was the one her parents gave her for her first Hanukkah away from home, and it helped her feel less homesick. Pop-pop's menorah uses corks in jars of oil, and reminded him that it was okay to be different from his friends.
In the end, Ava realizes that "Hanukkah menorahs can't talk, but they can help tell our stories" — and that helps her make the perfect menorah to tell her own story. This charming picture book highlights different aspects of contemporary Jewish life and encourages kids to think of the creative ways they can celebrate the holidays.
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Geraldine Woberg |
Illustrator | Julia Seal |
ISBN | 0807504955 |
Publication Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
Language | English |