A Dragon for Hanukkah
About this book
On the first night of Hanukkah, my parents gave me a dragon...
So begins Hannah's holiday adventure, as she receives eight magical presents -- one for each night. There's a playful dragon, a gleaming treasure chest, a time travel machine, some rowdy unicorns... and much more. But are the gifts what they seem to be? When Hannah gathers with family and friends to light the menorah, play dreidel, and eat delicious latkes, she'll discover the true magic of the Festival of Lights.
Written with sparkling wit and wisdom by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski (Whatever After; Upside-Down Magic), and illustrated with vivid, enchanting art by Ariel Landy, this inventive story celebrates both Hanukkah and the power of a child's imagination.
Includes fun, accessible backmatter that defines key Hanukkah terms!
Reviews
Praise for A Dragon for Hanukkah:
* "[A] story that will bring smiles to readers' faces as they feel the immense joy on every page with Hannah taking them through her magical world... A heartwarming story celebrating Hanukkah that is both cheerful and informational." --School Library Journal, starred review
"An appealing and magical celebration of the Festival of Lights." -- Kirkus Reviews"[An] imaginative holiday adventure... Landy's fanciful illustrations depict Hannah's adventures... with lively cartooning and plenty of swirls and sparkles." --Publishers Weekly
"Fanciful... with holiday details woven into the text and winsome illustrations. Engaging back matter is framed as a cartoon discussion about Hanukkah." --The Horn Book
"A smile on every page. This is the most joyful Hanukkah picture book I have ever read." -- Emily Jenkins, author of the Sydney Taylor Award-winning All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
"I love, loved this book! A Dragon for Hanukkah is a magical celebration of family, friends, and the gifts of imagination, with a lovely surprise twist." -- Alan Silberberg, author of Meet the Latkes
"The joyful Jewish book we all need. A wonderful blend of Jewish celebration, values, fantasy, with a sprinkle of history on top!" -- Liz Kleinrock, co-author of Eyes That Weave The World's Wonders
"This delightful, brightly colored celebration of Hanukkah will bring joy to kids during the holiday. There are so many fun elements like unicorns, a rainbow, and even a merry-go-round. And there's a lovable dragon named Nerry! Not your everyday fare found in any other picture books about Hanukkah. A great book for any child celebrating the eight days of this important Jewish holiday." -- Laura Numeroff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Praise for Whatever After:
"An uproariously funny read. The swift pace of the tale and non-stop action... will enchant readers from the first page." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Hilarious... with unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power." -- Booklist
"Giddy, fizzy, hilarious fun!" -- Lauren Myracle, author of Luv Ya Bunches
"Tons of fractured fairy tale fun!" -- Meg Cabot, author of Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls and The Princess Diaries
"The feminist in me adored it, and the mother in me loved how my daughter would long to cuddle in close as we read together." -- Danielle Herzog, blogging for The Washington Post
