Latke's First Hanukkah Board Book by Alan Silberberg

Latke's First Hanukkah invites the youngest readers to join Latke and his zany friends for an eight night long party. This silly board book introduces Hanukkah with humor and a growing celebration.

Key Benefits:
Silly, accessible introduction to Hanukkah for toddlers
Follows an eight night long party with Latke
Signature humor from author Alan Silberberg
Grows night by night until the eighth candle
Sturdy board book for the youngest readers

Suggested Use:
Read one night at a time and watch Latke's party grow to eight nights.

Features:
Written and illustrated by Alan Silberberg
Presented in board book format
Features Latke and his zany friends
Covers all eight nights of Hanukkah
Includes the latke lighting the menorah
Features gelt getting sweet and giddy
Shows the party growing night by night
Ends with all eight candles plus the shamas
Brings signature humor to young readers
Designed for the youngest audience

Pros:
Humorous and accessible for toddlers
Growing party structure mirrors the holiday
Signature Silberberg illustrations and wit
Sturdy board book for small hands
Fun introduction to Hanukkah traditions

Use Cases:
Reading aloud during the eight nights
Introducing Hanukkah to toddlers
Gifting during the Festival of Lights
Using for quiet time and travel
Building a holiday board book collection

FAQs:
Who wrote this book? It is written and illustrated by Alan Silberberg.
What is the story about? Latke hosts a party that grows across all eight nights of Hanukkah.
What format is the book? It is a board book for the youngest readers.

Who Is This Product For?:
This book is made for families who want to introduce Hanukkah to the youngest children with humor and warmth. Parents and grandparents looking for a board book that keeps toddlers engaged will appreciate that Latke and his zany friends throw an eight night long party to celebrate the miracle of the oil, and the celebration grows page by page until the eighth night when all eight candles plus the shamas are lit. Alan Silberberg brings his signature humor to the board book audience, making the story silly and accessible while still teaching the structure of the holiday. Because the book is a sturdy board book, it stands up to repeated reading by small hands, and the simple, funny text suits short attention spans. Teachers and caregivers in early childhood settings will find the book useful for introducing Hanukkah in a playful way. Fans of Silberberg's work and collectors of holiday board books will want to add this title to their shelf. Gift givers searching for a thoughtful present will find it suits birthdays, Hanukkah, and baby showers.