The Golden Dreidel
Ellen Kushner, author
Ellen Kushner is the author of several renowned fantasy novels for adults and children, including Swordspoint and The Golden Dreidel. A writer first, Ellen is also a former NPR radio host and teacher.
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Kevin Keele, illustrator
Kevin Keele is an award-winning professional illustrator and game designer.
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Publishers Weekly
When Max and Sophie, whose family celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah, discover that the holidays co-occur, as they do in 2024, their initial concern is their gift haul. But when both sets of doting grandparents arrive, they’re swept up in the joyful preparations that unite this extended family. “The Golds made latkes and applesauce,” Breskin Zalben writes; “the Feathers made sweet-potato pudding and turkey.” Phuong’s glowing scenes of domestic togetherness take readers throughout the cozy house as the families light the menorah, then the Christmas tree, and share the tales and treats of both holidays. There’s no December dilemma in this comfortable-feeling work, just “a world that felt good, safe, and full of love.” Characters are portrayed with various skin tones. An activity, recipe, and author’s note conclude.
Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-62354-144-6
E-book
ISBN: 978-1-63289-920-0 EPUB
Ages: 7-10
Page count: 128
5 1/2 x 8 1/4