This Hanukkah book is just lovely. Isobel is worried about spending Hanukkah with her Aunt Luisa. Things will be different there than at home. But Isobel soon learns that her Aunt’s way of celebrating is incredibly special. Her tradition includes many ties to nature, including leaving Hanukkah treats for animals and celebrating Rosh Hodesh, the new moon marking the start of a new Jewish month. The book is beautifully illustrated and does an excellent job of integrating religious faith, cultural diversity and awareness of the natural world.
Great resource: The back has a pronunciation guide and glossary to help readers with unfamiliar terms.
Sex, Nudity, Dating – None.
Profanity – None.
Death, Violence and Gore – None.
Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking – None.
Frightening or Intense Things – None.
