One for Each Night: Chanukah Books for Every Age

by Jeffrey Burton; illustrated by Sanja Rešček

The itsy bitsy dreidel gets ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the lighting of the menorah.

by Sarah Marwil Lamstein; illustrated by Neil Waldman

Kids of all ages will enjoy this version of a classic Jewish folktale with gentle illustrations.

by Jane Breskin Zalben; illustrated by Donna Diamond

A chapter book for the 7-10 set about a magical man who emerges from an old menorah.

by Joel ben Izzy

Perfect for the middle-grade reader, this semi-autobiographical novel set in 1971 traces the story of 12-year-old Joel—the only Jewish kid in his class‚as he navigates the eight nights of Hanukkah in suburban L.A.

by Laura Krauss Melmud; illustrated by Elisabeth Schlossberg

More than two dozen quick poems illlustrate the main traditions and symbols of Chanukah, highlighted by sweet illustrations and a glossary in the back.

by Lemony Snicket

The official blurb says it all: "Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukah. Lemony Snicket is an alleged children's author. For the first time in literary history, these two elements are combined in one book. People who are interested in either or both of these things will find this book so enjoyable it will feel as if Hanukah is being celebrated for several years, rather than eight nights."

by Andrea Marks Carneiro and Roz Marks

This cookbook offers recipes for the Chanukah basics, as well as music suggestions, quick stories, and words of wisdom from Jewish bartenders.

by Dianne Ashton

This serious work of nonfiction is an eminently readable historical exploration into the holiday—which the author argues isn’t a minor one after all. It begins with Chanukah’s origins and traces it through Jewish assimilation to current-day family celebrations.