Hanukkah Haiku - Hardcover

Ziefert, Harriet

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1934706337 ISBN 13: 9781934706336

Publisher: Blue Apple Books, 2008

Synopsis

Here's a cultural crossover that pays off: a traditionally Japanese poetic form used to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. There's one haiku for each night, and stepped pages add one candle to the menorah every time the page is turned. The simple poetry is set off perfectly by Karla Gudeon's vibrant, freewheeling artwork. A perfect gift, or good to reread each year, Hanukkah Haiku is a jubilant, unforgettable journey through the eight nights of Hanukkah.

About this title

About the Author:

Harriet Ziefert has vivid childhood memories of lighting the Hanukkah candles with her maternal grandfather, who always took her hand in his as he held the Shammash.

Karla Gudeon's paintings and prints are joyful representations of life, love, family, and Jewish ritual and culture. Her artwork is displayed in galleries and distinguished collections throughout the country and abroad, and she created illustrated characters and backgrounds for an exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York City. Karla lives in New York with Kevin, Sam and Max, and Lila Mae.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 1–Combining festive illustrations and a playful format, this title uses haiku to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. While the selections address only the most basic ideas (Four candles tonight./Grandma fries the latkes brown./We want applesauce), each turn of the stepped pages brings fresh excitement as another lit candle and verse are revealed. Illustrations have a lovely folkloric quality in which Chagall-like figures, surrounded by richly colored flowers and stars, float across a fibrous tan background. Of particular note are the gorgeous patterned edges on the versos that mirror the tones of the newly exposed candle. Endnotes include an explanation of the candle blessings. A lovely addition.–Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
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About this edition

• Publisher: Blue Apple Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1934706337
• ISBN 13: 9781934706336
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 36
• Illustrator: Gudeon Karla