The Eight Knights of Hanukkah
By Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
By Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
By Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
By Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
Category: Children's Picture Books
Category: Children's Picture Books
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$8.99
Oct 10, 2023 | ISBN 9780823455898 | 4-8 years
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$17.99
Sep 15, 2020 | ISBN 9780823439584 | 4-8 years
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$8.99
Oct 10, 2023 | ISBN 9780823455898 | 4-8 years
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$17.99
Sep 15, 2020 | ISBN 9780823439584 | 4-8 years
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Praise
âColorful cartoon illustrations portray happy encounters between the knights and the ordinary folk, interspersed with hints to the dragonâs whereabouts. . . . For those on a quest for a different take on a holiday tailâoops!âtale.ââKirkus Reviews
âKimmelman and Bernsteinâs gentle spoof employs just enough amusing medieval jokes (Sir Gabriel dons an apron that reads âKisseth the cookâ in Gothic type) to make the core idea fun to grasp: it takes good deeds of all shapes and sizes to make the world go âround.â âPublishers Weekly
âEngaging, comical illustrations along with illuminated lettering, wordplay, and a smattering of Old English expressions set the pitch perfect tone. The rollicking holiday adventure concludes with the much-anticipated Hanukkah merrymaking.ââAJL News and Reviews
âA huÂmorous adventure that features heroic cavaliers and a rascally dragon while drawing upon Hanukkah traditions. . . . Bernsteinâs illustrations of the misÂchievous Dreadful, the bold knights and gracious Lady Sadie are friendly and energetic, and design features such as a map of the kingdom will transport readers to the storyâs medieval setting. In an afterword, Kimmelman explores the history of Hanukkah and the imporÂtance of performing mitzvothâgood deedsâthroughout the year. It all adds up to a clever, thrilling journey thatâs lots of fun. ââBookPage
âKimmelmanâs slyly humorous text (ââWorryeth not,â said Sir Lily.â) is complemented by Bernsteinâs cartoon art, which features minimalist backgrounds, medieval illuminated letters, and expressive facial features. . . . this will be welcomed by families and religious schools.â âBooklist
âThe faux-medieval silliness is complemented with old-timey illustrations and heavily adorned initial caps on a parchment-white background. Back matter briefly explains the traditions of Hanukkah.ââThe Horn Book