Young readers will learn how Jews in the United States and abroad celebrate Hanukkah, an eight-day commemoration of the Maccabean rebellion, when a lamp with enough oil to last only one day burned for eight days and nights. This simple yet engaging book also provides instructions on how to make a dreidel and play the game as well as a recipe for applesauce to enjoy over latkes, roast chicken, or just on its own.

Grades 4-6.

1. A festival of lights -- 2. Understanding Judaism -- 3. The first Hanukkah -- 4. Lighting the menorah -- 5. Hanukkah parties -- Hanukkah craft.