Pearl's Eight Days Of Chanukah: With A Story and Activity for Each Night - Hardcover

PreSchool-Grade 2?In Zalben's third book featuring Pearl and her little brother Avi, the children's twin cousins Sophie and Harry come to spend the eight days of Chanukah with them. Pearl is less than thrilled, but the joy of the holiday brings them all together and the visit turns out to be a success for everyone. As Pearl and her family (depicted as sheep) celebrate each night, readers are drawn into their cozy life while learning a bit about the holiday and getting ideas for craft projects, recipes, songs, and activities. The strength of this book lies in the depiction of Chanukah as a time to celebrate and enjoy the company of friends and family. The illustrations, rendered in gold leaf, colored pencils, and watercolor, are warm and appealing. The craft instructions vary in the amount of detail given, but motivated adults should be able to follow them.?EM
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Ages 4^-8. In a companion to Pearl Plants a Tree (1995) and Pearl's Marigolds for Grandpa (1997), the family of rams celebrates Hanukkah with a visit from cousins Harry and Sophie. Interspersed between short vignettes about Pearl and her family's activities are directions for making menorahs, dreidels, and puppet shows; recipes for latkes and jelly doughnuts; a recounting of the Hanukkah legend; songs; and more. Directions are clear, but most projects will require adult assistance. The watercolor-and-pencil illustrations teem with intricate details and portray a loving family engaged in typical holiday activities and occasionally annoying each other. A perfect choice for young families establishing their own traditions or as a resource for teachers in religious schools. Kay Weisman