Hanukkah is a few weeks away, and Sam can’t wait to celebrate with his family, especially his grandma. At Sunday school, everyone in his class is busy making clay menorahs to give as Hanukkah gifts! Sam likes how his menorah is turning out, but he’s worriedhis family already has seven menorahs! Will they want another
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Added on: July 8, 2018 - More: Comments & Reviews
Hanukkah is a few weeks away, and Sam can’t wait to celebrate with his family, especially his grandma. At Sunday school, everyone in his class is busy making clay menorahs to give as Hanukkah gifts! Sam likes how his menorah is turning out, but he’s worriedhis family already has seven menorahs! Will they want another one? His teacher reassures him that his parents will love it, but Sam is determined to solve this problem on his own and find the perfect home for his menorah.
Sam’s dilemma in this sweet and simple Hanukkah story is one that rings true for kids and their families.
A wonderful Chanukah gift Every Chanukah I give books to the children on my list. For the young ones, I look for books that I think they will like and their parents will enjoy reading to them. I am certain THE EIGHTH MENORAH will become a family favorite, because it offers the kids a situation they can relate to, a bit of the biblical story, and a happy resolution to a problem. For the adults, it is a warm family story with a loving message.
Does Sam’s family really need another menorah — even one he made in Hebrew School? Sam and his Hebrew school classmates make nature-themed menorahs for their families.But Sam’s family already has seven –his dad’s childhood menorah; his mom’s childhood menorah; the antique family heirloom from Russia; the souvenir from Israel from one set of grandparents; a gift from the other set of grandparents; the menorah his parents bought for their first Hanukkah together; and the one that was bought when Sam was born. Do they really need another one?
Hanukkah Story Colorful illustrations and a good story make this an enjoyable book about Hanukkah.This is a book about a boy who makes a menorah at Hebrew school and how he puts a special silvery rock in it and then eventually gives it to his grandmother. It’s a sweet story and the illustrations are great except for the illustration of the hand made menorah with the silvery rock. As best I can see, there is no silvery rock in the illustration of the menorah. It just shows a plain gray hill…