5 of My Favorite Chanukah Books to Consider for Your Kid’s Bookshelf This Year
- justatiredmama65
- Nov 12
- 2 min read
Chanukah is the perfect time to cozy up with your little ones, light the menorah, spin the dreidel, and dive into festive stories that celebrate family, tradition, and fun. If you’re looking to add some new titles to your child’s bookshelf this year, here are five of my favorites!
1. Goodnight Bubbala
This festive parody reimagines a classic bedtime book as a lively Jewish family gathering complete with bubbies and zeydes—a perfect read-aloud or gift. It even includes an exclusive latke recipe by Ina Garten, TV’s Barefoot Contessa!
Instead of whispers of “hush,” this bedtime story features dancing, kvelling, and of course, noshing. It’s full of family exuberance and celebrates Jewish values like cherishing loved ones, expressing gratitude, and generosity. With Yiddish words, a phonetic glossary, and delicious recipes, it’s a story your family will return to year after year.
2. Happy Hanukkah, Curious George
George and his friends gather for the eighth night of Hanukkah, lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, making latkes, and learning the importance of mitzvah!
This tabbed board book is interactive, including a latke recipe and instructions for making a dreidel with rules for play. The festive foil-stamped cover makes it a perfect gift for any Curious George fan.
3. How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah?
Little dinosaurs love to celebrate the Festival of Lights—but sometimes holiday excitement can lead to mischief!
From tumbling dreidels to melting gelt, these prehistoric pals fidget, fuss, and stomp through every occasion while parents watch in amused disbelief. This joyful romp by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague is filled with warmth, love, and laughter—a holiday story that kids will want to read again and again.
4. Construction Site Hanukkah Lights: A Hanukkah Lift-the-Flap Book
Celebrate Hanukkah with the beloved crew from Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site!
This lift-the-flap board book lets kids explore the construction site as the crew lights the menorah, delivers gifts, and builds a dreidel out of concrete. It’s a heartwarming story that’s perfect for little construction fans and a fun way to introduce holiday traditions.
5. Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah
Celebrate Hanukkah with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth as they enjoy traditional foods, play dreidel, and visit a giant menorah in town.
When they discover one light is broken, Clifford steps in to save the day! This story is filled with holiday excitement, problem-solving, and the joy of sharing special moments with family and friends.
These five books are perfect for reading together, gifting, or adding to your child’s holiday collection. From playful parodies to beloved characters, there’s something for every little reader this Chanukah!
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