This Is the Dreidel

By Abby Levine and Paige Billin-Frye

“This is the dreidel Max takes from the drawer / where he had placed it one year before.” Max and his family, from This Is the Turkey, return to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah! With Abby Levine’s rhythmical, cumulative verses, readers will follow Max through the many beloved traditions of the holiday. Max takes the menorah down from the shelf and polishes it. His sister picks out the colorful candles, the blessing is said, and the family exchanges gifts with one another. Of course, Max’s relatives come and latkes are served. Max spins the dreidel and everyone sings songs about the great miracle of Hanukkah.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Albert Whitman Company
• Release date: Apr 15, 2014
• ISBN: 9781497641068

Abby Levine

Abby Levine is the author of numerous books for children including This is the Pumpkin and Gretchen Groundhog, It's Your Day! She was a children's book editor for many years. She lives in Illinois.