These joyful Hanukkah books are sure to excite and inspire your young readers ahead of the festivities! Tune in to enjoy Little Dreidel Learns to Spin by REBECCA GARDYN LEVINGTON, A Dragon for Hanukkah by SARAH MLYNOWSKI, Eight Sweet Nights, A Festival of Lights by CHARLOTTE OFFSAY, Oy, Santa! by JOYCE SCHRIEBMAN, and Beni's Tiny Tales and Gingerbread Dreidels by JANE BRESKIN ZALBEN.

Little Dreidel Learns to Spin by REBECCA GARDYN LEVINGTON: Little Dreidel is ready to spin and celebrate Hanukkah with all her older cousins. As soon as she gets ready to spin, Little Dreidel realizes that spinning is much harder than it looks! Full of action, energy, and festive fun, it's the perfect Hanukkah picture book read-aloud.

A Dragon for Hanukkah by SARAH MLYNOWSKI: Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with Hannah as she receives eight magical presents, one for each night. There's a playful dragon, a dazzling treasure chest, some rowdy unicorns, and more. But are the gifts what they seem to be?

Eight Sweet Nights, A Festival of Lights by CHARLOTTE OFFSAY: Set in a cozy house full of latkes, applesauce, sufganiyot, and other Hanukkah holiday treats, this warm an emotional story highlights the importance and joy of passing traditions and making new ones from one generation to the next

Oy, Santa!: Or, There's a Latke to Learn about Hanukkah by JOYCE SCHRIEBMAN: Even though Santa knows some things—like Oliver's friend Ibrahim also doesn't celebrate Christmas—Oliver loses patience when Santa doesn't fully appreciate Hanukkah customs. Especially latkes! Helping people understand Jewish traditions is a never-ending job.

Beni's Tiny Tales: Around the Year in Jewish Holidays by JANE BRESKIN ZALBEN: Join Beni and his family as they celebrate a year in Jewish Holidays, including all their favorite craft activities, recipes, songs, and stories for each occasion! The perfect gift that gives all year long.

Gingerbread Dreidels by JANE BRESKIN ZALBEN: When Christmas and the first night of Chanukah occur on the same day, Sophie and Max are confused. They're used to the two parts of their identity remaining separate, celebrating with each part of the family in turn. The perfect story for interfaith families that shows how love is at the center of every holiday!

Hanukkah Upside Down by ELISSA BRENT WEISSMAN. Noah lives in New York and Nora lives in New Zealand. Told across eight festive nights, Hanukkah Upside Down offers readers lots of details and fun touches to learn about each place and its seasons, cultures, and traditions.

Hanukkah Picture Books!