Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins Anniversary Edition Contributor(s): Kimmel, Eric A. (Author), Hyman, Trina Schart (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0823431940 ISBN-13: 9780823431946 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Hanukkah - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Jewish - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2013048854 |
Lexile Measure: 550 |
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8" W x 10" (0.29 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Holiday - Hanukkah |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 42030 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A classic Hanukkah tale, now available in a beautiful anniversary edition. A Caldecott Honor book. On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village, where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him. But when he arrives not a single candle is lit. A band of frightful goblins has taken over the synagogue, and the villagers cannot celebrate at all Hershel vows to help them. Using his wits, the clever trickster faces down one goblin after the next, night after night. But can one man alone save Hanukkah and live to tell the tale? An original adventure featuring a traditional Jewish folk hero, this clever story has been a family favorite for decades and was named a Caldecott Honor book when it was originally published, and received a Sydney Taylor Award Honor. Trina Schart Hyman's leering goblins are equal parts terrifying and ridiculous as they match wits with Hershel, trying to keep him from lighting the menorah and celebrating Hanukkah. This beautiful 25th Anniversary Edition includes an insightful afterword from the author and publisher explaining the book's origins, and remembering Trina Schart Hyman, the illustrator who brought the tale to life. This classic picture book is a perfect Hanukkah gift and a wonderful read-aloud. For more tales of this clever folk hero, read The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol-- another collaboration between master storyteller Eric A. Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman. Caldecott Honor Book ALA Notable Children's Book NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts A Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book Colorado Children's Book Award Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award |
Contributor Bio(s): Hyman, Trina Schart: - Trina Schart Hyman (1939-2004) was awarded one Caledcott Medal and three Caldecott Honors. She lived in New Hampshire. |