The My First Board series is an exciting collection of first books for preschool children containing carefully chosen titles that promote early learning and encourage young readers to explore the world of words.
Using the same educational, eye-catching format as Dorling Kindersley's other My First books, this chunky little board book provides an explanation of Hanukkah appropriate for preschoolers. From the origin of the holiday to musical notation for a favorite Hanukkah song to a description of some of the yummy foods eaten during the festivities, My First Hanukkah Board Book packs a whole lot in a small package. In addition to divulging the details of the Festival of Lights, the book helps children develop vocabulary, early literacy, and counting skills ("How many candles are lit on these menorahs?"), and practice their shape and color identification skills. Children can tell their own stories based on the bright, colorful photographs of the rituals, games, and foods of the holiday, or they can read along with their parents as they begin the preparations for Hanukkah.
Some of the other popular My First titles include My First Bible Board Book, My First Word Board Book, and My First Animal Board Book. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
A classic in our home - great for any Jewish family!:
First of all, major kudos to Dorling-Kindersley Publishers for not just coming out with another Chanukah book to coincide with the flood of Xmas books at this time of year, but creating beautiful Shabbat and Passover board books to accompany it. (as I've said before, I am always slightly annoyed at the inclusion of Chanukah to the EXclusion of the many more important Jewish occasions throughout the year - let's be honest: it USUALLY only gets noticed because it takes place in December's "holiday... more info
perfect gift:
Excellent for the kids to start understanding the jewish traditions.
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Socrates was condemned for confusing the youth:
In that respect, this book is like Socrates. What is this, "count the candles, how many candles?" Anyone can plainly see there are, say, two. "But don't count the shames." OK. I get that. You get that. But, will a two year old get that? I can see this book causing a child to become dysnumeric. Other than that, it's pretty cool. Love the mini-Macabees.
Well done!:
What a great starter book for young children. My 1-year old loves the photos -- one of the great things about the DK books because babies respond so well to them. And I appreciate an overview of the holiday that doesn't imply "the right way to do it." This should be appropriate and enjoyable for all Jewish homes. I also recommend 1st Shabbat and 1st Passover.
