About This Book
From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora have a competition to decide who can have the world's best Hanukkah, winter or summer, but as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, they realize they have more in common than they thought.
Wonderlit Review
Elissa Brent Weissman's "Hanukkah Upside Down" offers a charming and accessible look at cultural celebration through the eyes of two distant cousins. Noah in New York experiences a traditional winter Hanukkah, while Nora in New Zealand enjoys a summer celebration. The book cleverly uses their friendly competition to highlight both the unique aspects and universal joys of the holiday. It gently explores themes of family connection, cultural identity, and the understanding that shared experiences transcend geographical and seasonal differences. This book is ideal for early elementary readers learning about Hanukkah, or for any child curious about how holidays are celebrated differently around the world. Parents can use it to open conversations about family bonds and cultural diversity.
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