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The Miracle of Hanukkah

Malachy Doyle author Christopher Corr illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:14th Nov '19

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The Miracle of Hanukkah cover

King Antiochus has destroyed the Jewish temple and city. With no oil left, how will the Jewish people keep the temple's flame alight? Award-winning author Malachy Doyle presents a beautiful retelling of the story of Hanukkah with wonderful, colourful illustrations by Christopher Corr.

The Miracle of Hanukkah is the perfect picture book to introduce children to the story and traditions of Hanukkah, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr, the talented team behind Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali.

King Antiochus has destroyed the temple and city because the Jews won't worship him instead of God. With no oil left, how will Judah Maccabee and the Jewish people keep the temple's flame alight?

Whether you're looking for a gift for Hanukkah or a simple introduction to the story to share with children, this beautiful picture book is ideal.

There are plenty of interesting facts here but told in such a way that children will pick them up as part of an interesting story that is as relevant today as it always has been. -- Rudolph Loewenstein * The School Librarian *

ISBN: 9781472958365

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 208g

32 pages