Nathan Blows out the Hanukkah Candles Explores Accepting Children Who Look and Act Different
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Nathan Blows out the Hanukkah Candles Explores Accepting Children Who Look and Act Different
Book Title: Nathan Blows out the Hanukkah Candles*

Author: Tami Lehman-Wilzig with Nicole Katzman

Illustrator: Jeremy Tugeau


Book Summary:


Jacob loves his brother, Nathan, who has high-functioning autism but when Hanukkah comes, Jacob worries that Nathan might embarrass him in front of his new friend. What if Nathan blows out the Hanukkah candles?! This book can start or extend an important conversation about understanding, loving, respecting and celebrating differences.


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This resource was created by the PJ Library at the PJ Library Educator's Center. Created for Family programs, this resource and its activities can be utilized, possibly with modifications, in a variety of children's learning environments.

"This program introduces families to consider how children differ and how all children deserve not 
just tolerance but also acceptance."

Be Inspired:The ideas included are offered as starting points as you and your students explore, discover and live the lessons. Be sure to elicit and encourage student and parent participation, consistently reinforcing the value being addressed. Allow lessons to authentically develop and change based on engagement and interests.


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