A classic Hanukkah tale, now available in a beautiful anniversary edition.\u00a0 A Caldecott Honor book.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0 But can one man alone save Hanukkah and live to tell the tale?<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0 Trina Schart Hyman\u2019s 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The 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.\u00a0 This classic picture book is a perfect Hanukkah gift and a wonderful read-aloud. <\/p>\n
For more tales of this clever folk hero, read The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol\u2014 another collaboration between master storyteller Eric A. Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman.
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Caldecott Honor Book
ALA Notable Children\u2019s Book
NCTE Notable Children\u2019s Book in the Language Arts<\/p>\n
Colorado Children\u2019s Book Award
Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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