Hanukkah Books for Ages 4-8

Hanukkah!, by Roni Schotter
Little Moe may not be able to pronounce Hanukkah, but he can share in the family fun and warmth of the holiday.

Inside-out Grandma: A Hanukkah Story, by Joan Rothenberg
Grandma may look silly, but she's got a good reason for her inside-out wardrobe. Hanukkah is approaching and Grandma's strange dress habit is a reminder to buy enough oil to fry potato latkes. Why this would remind someone of cooking oil is a puzzle to Rosie. So Grandma goes through a list of connected rememberances to reveal the humorous answer.

Moishe's Miracle, by Laura Krauss Melmed
Moishe, a milkman who is kind to everyone in his poor village of Wishniak, receives a magic frying pan that produces an unlimited supply of delicious Hanukkah latkes.

The Flying Latke, by Arthur Yorinks
Oy! A family argument on the first night of Hanukkah results in a food fight, and a flying latke is mistaken for a flying saucer. The mistaken identity keeps the household hostage for eight days of the holiday.

The Menorah Story, by Mark Podwal
The story of the menorah is as rich and inspiring as its long-standing tradition of symbolism. And Mark Podwal's distinguished and graceful book brings the story of the menorah, and of King Antiochus, Judah Maccabee, and Hanukkah to a new generation of readers.

The Rugrats' Book of Chanukah, by Sarah Willson
It's Hanukkah, that special time of year, and Chuckie, Angelica, and Tommy are ready to see Grandpa Boris in the annual pageant. But there's more action going on backstage, with excitement that has even grouchy Shlomo getting into the spirit of things. And soon everybody, even the youngest, is ready to light the menorah and usher in the holiday. Includes a separate telling of the story of Hanukkah.

What Is Hanukkah?, by Harriet Ziefert
Why do we light candles? What is a dreidel? Josh learns the answers to these questions and the story of Hanukkah as he celebrates this special holiday with his family.

When Mindy Saved Hanukkah, by Eric A. Kimmel
Once upon a time, a little family named Klein lived behind a crack in the wall in the Eldridge Street Synagogue. This is the warm, lively story of the year that brave little Mindy brought home the Hanukkah candle.

Winnie the Pooh and the Hanukkah Dreidel, by Mouse Works
Pooh and his friends make their very own Hanukkah dreidels out of clay!

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