The Story of Hanukkah
by Amy Ehrlich (Author), Ori Sherman (Illustrator)
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Retells the Biblical story that is celebrated in the feast of Hanukkah.Tags
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The rather simple text is made up for by the absolutely superlative paintings which are one-dimensional, extremely ornate and wonderfully coloured.
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Amy Ehrlich has had a long and distinguished career in children's books, both as an author and an editor. Her books include Rachel, The Story of Rachel Carson and the retelling of many fairy tales like The Wild Swans, Cinderella, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, Rapunzel and A Treasury of Princess Stories. Ehrlich is also a winner of The Dorothy show more Canfield Fisher Award for her novel Joyride, which was also chosen Booklist Choice Best Book of the Decade. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1988
- Important events
- Hanukkah
- Dedication
- For my grandnieces, Rachael and Heather - O. S. For Aunt Ida and Cousin Johnny - A. E.
- First words
- Long ago in the ancient land of Judea, the Jews dwelt in peace.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And so, like the oil of long ago, the lights of Hanukkah still burn brightly, proclaiming God's glory and the freedom of the Jews.
- Original language
- English
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- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (4.00)
- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 5
- ASINs
- 3
