{"product_id":"the-festival-of-lights-16-hanukkah-stories-9780807531211","title":"The Festival of Lights: 16 Hanukkah Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"VERDICT This beautiful anthology of Jewish tradition that emphasizes empathy, small kindnesses, and hope is the perfect read for all students.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there's something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of \u003ci\u003eThe Festival of Lights\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerz, Henry:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eHenry Herz \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of 11 children's books, including \u003ci\u003eCap'n Rex \u0026amp; His Clever Crew, 2 Pirates + 1 Robot, \u003c\/i\u003e and the Kirkus-starred \u003ci\u003eI Am Smoke\u003c\/i\u003e. His short stories have appeared in \u003ci\u003eHighlights\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLadybug\u003c\/i\u003e. He loves his family, dogs, and Boston cream pie.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChurnin, Nancy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Churnin\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of multiple picture book biographies. The former theater critic for the \u003ci\u003eDallas Morning News\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003eSan Diego Edition, she's now a full-time writer and peace negotiator between her dog and cats. She lives in North Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albert Whitman \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874732970258,"sku":"9780807531211","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-festival-of-lights-16-hanukkah-stories-9780807531211","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}