Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah
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Author: Olga Ivanov
Illustrator: Aleksey Ivanov
A family gathers joyfully to celebrate Hanukkah by lighting the menorah, enjoying tasty latkes and other holiday dishes, dancing the hora, and spinning dreidels. Based on a popular Yiddish folksong (music included), the text and illustrations portray the warmth, beauty, and historical significance of the Jewish holiday. An Author's Note about the song's origins is included.