Zigazak!
A Magical Hanukkah Night
$37.74
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2001
Summary
This well-reviewed Hanukkah tale from Caldecott Honor-winning author Eric A. Kimmel has entertained young readers since 2001. But it deserves more exposure and so we are eager to reacquaint youngsters and their parents with the mischievous antics of two tricky devils and how they get their comeuppance. Jon Goodell’s “dark palette adds to the shiver-inducing effect” (PW).Jewish folklore comes to life in this magical Hanukkah story!On the first night of Hanukkah, two tricky devils arrive in the town of Brisk to cause mischief. They use a magic word “ Zigazak!” to make dreidels dance and latkes fly. The good citizens of Brisk panic and appeal to their wise rabbi for help. He triumphs over the devils in a contest of wits, and soon sends them packing. But his real triumph is the ability to see the good in all things, even devils’ tricks, helping the townsfolk enjoy their most magical Hanukkah ever.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385326520 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0385326521 |
| Author: | Eric A. Kimmel, Jon Goodell |
| Publisher: | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Doubleday Dell |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2001 |
| Weight: | 386g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 222mm x 283mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
“The most imaginative Hannukah tale of the season.“—Publishers Weekly
An Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Book for Young Readers
Eric A. Kimmel
Eric A. Kimmel is the well-known author of many folktales and Hannukah stories. He lives in Portland, Oregon.Jon Goodell has illustrated several books and early readers, including Dick King-Smith’s A Mouse Called Wolf. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma.
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