Hanukkah Moon

by Deborah da Costa, Gosia Mosz (Illustrator)

Overview

When Isobel is invited to Aunt Luisas for Hanukkah, shes not sure what to expect. Aunt Luisa has recently arrived from Mexico. At Aunt Luisas youll get to celebrate the Hanukkah Moon, Isobel's father promises. Isobels days at Aunt Luisas are filled with fun and surprises a new camera, a dreidel piata filled with sweets, and a mysterious late night visit to welcome the luna nueva, the new moon that appears on Hanukkah. An unusual Hanukkah story with a multi-cultural focus, this title celebrates a little-known custom of the Latin-Jewish community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781512489392
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2007
Series:	Kar-Ben Hanukkah Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Deborah da Costa has graduate degrees from Ohio State University and Columbia University. Her first picture book Snow in Jerusalem (Albert Whitman & Company) received many honors. She enjoys traveling around the country speaking to students of all ages about reading, writing, and the many fascinating cultures of the world. She lives in Maryland with her husband and three cats.

Editorial Reviews

'When Isobel is invited to Aunt Luisa’s for Hanukkah, she’s not sure what to expect. Aunt Luisa has recently arrived from Mexico. . .' (Kar-Ben)

A favourite of my own nieces (whose father is from South America), which has stood up to many, many readings, this unusual Chanukah story is a great introduction to the notion of Chanukah traditions from other parts of the world." —Noodlenuts

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