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Here is a sampling of the newest children's books
for and about Chanukah.

CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ SECTION EDITOR

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elebrating Chanukah by

the profound through the playful,
making The Doodle Family
Hanukkah a fascinating experi-
ence for all ages. Reudor also is the
author of Oodles of Doodles for
Hanukkah, a color activity stick-
er book, which sells for $4.95.
Elijah's Tears by Sydelle Pearl;
Henry Holt and Company, $14.95.
Elijah the prophet is the main
character in these five original sto-
The Doodle Family Hanukkah ries, each centered around a Jew-
by Reudor; Atara Publishing, ish holiday.
$14.95. The Israeli author uses
The Gift by Joseph Kertes;
cartoons, vibrant illustrations, Groundwood/Douglas & McIntyre,
games and humor to convey the $12.95. The year is 1959 and Ja-
story of Chanukah. This epic tale cob Beck wants to give his neigh-
reads like a comic book: "One bors a special Christmas gift. His
might be concerned that a cartoon choice of gift helps him come to
mode of expression would dimin- terms with his own heritage.
ish or detract from the deep mean-
The Golem by Barbara Ro-
ing of the stories behind Jewish gasky; Holiday House, $18.95. Ro-
thought and life — worry not," gasky's version of Jewish folklore
writes Dr. Laura Schlesinger in is suspenseful and dramatic. Tri-
the forward. Reudor is a wonder- na Schart Hyman's illustrations
ful and sensitive artist who has make 16th-century Prague come
the marvelous ability to express alive. For ages 12 and older.

Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith;
Holiday House, $16.95.
This colorful photo essay
shows how one family celebrates
Chanukah. Told by an 11-year-old
girl, the story lets the reader know
the importance of the holiday and
that it is a time to honor freedom
of religion and dedication to Ju-
daism.

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