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Perl, Erica S.

The Ninth Night of Hanukkah

40 pp. | Sterling | September, 2020 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4549-4088-3 $16.95
(2) K-3 Illustrated by Shahar Kober. Family members unpacking their new home don't unearth their ­Hanukkah supplies in time--the muted ­illustrations show boxes everywhere. They enlist assistance from neighbors: Mrs. Mendez provides birthday candles for their hastily homemade ­menorah; Joe, the super, shares his French fries, which are almost like latkes. On night nine, the family introduces a new post-­Hanukkah tradition, named for the candle that helps light the others: Shamash Night, to thank their helpful new neighbors. Tales of welcoming others into holiday traditions are always welcome; this one about improvising when things are not the same might especially resonate this year. Back matter gives information about Hanukkah and advice on celebrating one's own Shamash Night.
Reviewer: Shoshana Flax | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2020

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