About This Book
"Hanukkah A Counting Book in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish" by Emily Sper is a delightful and educational picture book perfect for young readers aged 4-11. It introduces children to the numbers one through eight using holiday candles and other Hanukkah-related terms. What makes this book unique is its trilingual approach, presenting each word in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish, complete with English transliterations. This makes it an excellent resource for families celebrating Hanukkah, those interested in Jewish culture, or anyone looking to introduce their child to new languages and counting concepts in a festive context. It's a gentle, heartwarming read that fosters cultural understanding and builds vocabulary.
Discussion Prompts
1
Can you count the Hanukkah candles on each page?
2
What are some of your favorite Hanukkah traditions?
3
Did you learn any new words in Hebrew or Yiddish? Which ones?
4
How is counting in this book similar or different to how you count other things?
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