HANUKKAH LIGHTS GEB - Tapa dura

This beautifully illustrated book lets even the youngest children join in the holiday fun. They learn to count the days of Hanukkah by counting the shiny foil "flames" on each candle of the family menorah. The engaging text explains the meaning of the eight lights, relates the story of the Maccabees, tells why we eat latkes - even describes how to play dreidel!

Dian G. Smith teaches reading at an independent school in New York City. She is the author of several books for children and young adults, including My New Baby and Me published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art/Little Simon. Ms. Smith lives in New York City. JoAnn Kitchel is a professional illustrator. After graduating from college, she lived in West Indies where she taught art as a Peace Corps Volunteer for nearly four years. The West Indian culture and landscape played an invaluable role in the development of her artistic style. JoAnn lives in New Hampshire with her husband Chris and their two cats. Hanukkah Lights is Ms. Kitchel's seventh book for children.