Here's a list of special holiday books for young ones.
for Babies, Toddlers and Pre-K
At this level of books, we’re keeping it simple and basic.
by Susan L. Roth
Description: This book takes one of the traditional songs of Hanukkah and illustrates it with cute mice characters in lively pictures. This works great as a read aloud for individuals or as a group for anyone who wants to introduce the holiday.
Oh, Chanukah
by L. J. Goodman (board book), illustrations by Liz Conrad
Description: A simple boardbook that introduces some of the basic concepts and symbols of Hanukkah for the very young.
- Board book: 12 pages
- Publisher: Price Stern Sloan
- ISBN-10: 0843105089
- Look Inside available - USA
- amazon USA | UK
by Joan Holub, illustrated by Lynne Avril Cravath
Description: This interactive book is best read one on one so that the child can lift the flaps and reveal the different items in the story.
D is for Dreidel
by Tanya Lee Stone, illustrations by Dawn Apperley
Description: An alphabet book that will also introduce children to different concepts and symbols surrounding the holiday of Chanukah. Probably not the best book for a read aloud, but a useful and educational book for one on one.
Description: This Lift-the-Flap Book (board book) creates these sweet little lift-the-flap-books for all different topics and occasions. This one is extremely basic, best for the very young child. While not the most original book, it is bright and appealing and does introduce different symbols of Chanukah.
My First Menorah
by Salina Yoon
Description: There are a number of “my first” books dealing with Hannukah, but this sturdy book can act like a menorah in and of itself, providing great visuals on lighting the candles. Nicely put together book!
Description: This picture book depicts all the different images and customs of Chanukah as a family prepares to celebrate the holiday. A good book for a preschool audience.
Happy Reading! ^_^ Shanshad