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A Hanukkah Treasury

A Hanukkah Treasury( )
Author: Kimmel, Eric A.
Illustrator: Lisker, Emily
ISBN:978-0-8050-5293-0
Publication Date:Oct 1998
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Imprint:Henry Holt & Company Books For Young Readers
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $19.95
Book Description:

Hanukkah is one of the most beloved holidays in the Jewish year, an eight-day festival of lights, games, and celebration. It honors a tiny band of heroes, armed with little more than their faith in God, who defeated a mighty empire and proved that miracles truly do happen for those with the courage to believe in them. Eric A. Kimmel presents a wonderful Hanukkah compilation, filled with the history and flavor of this unique holiday. From familiar legends to...
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Book Details
Pages:122
Detailed Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Hanukkah
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):8.82 x 11.28 x 0.58 Inches
Book Weight:1.54 Pounds
Author Biography
Kimmel, Eric A. (Author)
Eric Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1946. He received a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Lafayette College. He also has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Illinois.

He was an elementary school teacher and college professor before becoming a full-time writer. He has published over fifty titles, many of which have won state and national awards. His titles "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" won the Caldecott Honor Medal, "The Chanukkah Guest" and "Gershon's Monster" won the Sydney Taylor Picture Book Award and "Anansi and the Talking Melon" won the Utah Children's Choice Award.

Kimmel travels nationally and internationally visiting schools and talking about his books and telling stories.

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