Description
In this delightfully upside-down holiday story, cousins debate who can celebrate the best Hanukkah from opposite sides of the globe. Eight chances to prove it-may the best cousin win!"You'll have Hanukkah in summer? Talk about backwards.""Your Hanukkah's in winter? You're missing out."From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora decide to have a competition. Winter versus summer: Who can have the world's best Hanukkah? But as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, the contest proves tougher than they imagined. Even as each cousin celebrates the holiday with their own unique traditions, they realize they have more in common than they thought.This warm, witty holiday story from acclaimed creators Elissa Brent Weissman and Omer Hoffmann shows that while there are countless ways to celebrate Hanukkah, family is what matters most.
In this delightfully upside-down holiday story, cousins debate who can celebrate the best Hanukkah from opposite sides of the globe. Eight chances to prove it-may the best cousin win!
About the Author
Elissa Brent Weissman is the author of many books for young readers, including The Renegade Reporters, The Length of a String,and the Nerd Camp series. She grew up on Long Island in New York and now lives on the South Island of New Zealand, where her birthday is in spring rather than fall. Connect online at www.ebweissman.com. Omer Hoffmann is an illustrator and comics artist. He has illustrated ten published children's books, lots of comics, numerous advertisement campaigns, and dozens of editorials. He likes drawing funny and humorous pieces. He also likes coffee. He lives in Givatayim, Israel, with his wife, Maia, and their daughter, Zoe, and son, Lenny.
Reviews
This includes gratitude for "great miracles, then and now and all around," and a faith and traditions that transcend time zones and geography, making the world feel "right side up" no matter where they stand. * Publishers Weekly *
Digitally assembled pencil, charcoal, and brush and ink illustrations play up the humor competition. * The Horn Book Magazine *
A reminder that holiday celebrations are fun, no matter when, no matter where. * Kirkus *
Awards
Commended for Sydney Taylor Book Award (Picture Book) 2024.
Book Information
ISBN 9781419762963
Author Elissa Brent Weissman
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publisher Abrams
In this delightfully upside-down holiday story, cousins debate who can celebrate the best Hanukkah from opposite sides of the globe. Eight chances to prove it-may the best cousin win!
About the Author
Elissa Brent Weissman is the author of many books for young readers, including The Renegade Reporters, The Length of a String,and the Nerd Camp series. She grew up on Long Island in New York and now lives on the South Island of New Zealand, where her birthday is in spring rather than fall. Connect online at www.ebweissman.com. Omer Hoffmann is an illustrator and comics artist. He has illustrated ten published children's books, lots of comics, numerous advertisement campaigns, and dozens of editorials. He likes drawing funny and humorous pieces. He also likes coffee. He lives in Givatayim, Israel, with his wife, Maia, and their daughter, Zoe, and son, Lenny.
Reviews
***STARRED REVIEW***
Any library looking for Hanukkah books will want to add this unique international tale to their collection.
This includes gratitude for "great miracles, then and now and all around," and a faith and traditions that transcend time zones and geography, making the world feel "right side up" no matter where they stand. * Publishers Weekly *
Digitally assembled pencil, charcoal, and brush and ink illustrations play up the humor competition. * The Horn Book Magazine *
A reminder that holiday celebrations are fun, no matter when, no matter where. * Kirkus *
Awards
Commended for Sydney Taylor Book Award (Picture Book) 2024.
Book Information
ISBN 9781419762963
Author Elissa Brent Weissman
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publisher Abrams
