Menorah in the Night Sky: A Miracle of Chanukah - Hardcover

Shore, Jacques

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9652292966 ISBN 13: 9789652292964

Publisher: Gefen Publishing House, 2002

Synopsis

A beautifully illustrated children's book which draws upon the miraculous events of Chanukah -- the Festival of Lights -- and tells the meaningful, yet simple story of two young boys, best friends in a lonely camp during the Holocaust, whose faith and hope brings them their own Chanukah miracle. Separated from their families and far from their homes, Zev and David look to the stars to provide the spark of light in place of the nightly Menorah candle. On the first night, they pin their hopes on a lone star, and wait eagerly for the next night, to see if their Chanukah miracle will come true. A story of friendship and light, full of warmth and hope, richly illustrated and vividly told, Menorah in the Night Sky brings Zev and David to life, and illuminates the value of hope and the miracle of faith, in a way that all children, and their parents too, will enjoy.

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Review:

This moving take with its gentle illustrations adds a new and important dimension to the festival of lights. -- Gloria Goldreich, Hadassah Magazine, December 2003

From the Author:

am very grateful that Menorah in the Night Sky has been put together so beautifully.

The outstanding illustrations by Kim Glassman are really quite incredible as they depict many of the images I imagined as I wrote the story.

The story is meaningful on many levels. The theme and essage is serious but couched within a simple tale for an audience of all ages. I hope it motivates readers to indeed believe that we live a world surrounded by miracles and we have the capacity to create miracles. It is about believing and taking a moment to marvel.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gefen Publishing House
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 9652292966
• ISBN 13: 9789652292964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48