Count The Days Of Hanukkah
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Best for readers who...
Good fit if you want...
- You share Hanukkah traditions and want a counting read-aloud for children.
- You use Scholastic picture books for classroom circle time or library story hours.
Maybe skip if...
- You need an in-depth history of Hanukkah rather than a counting picture book.
- You prefer secular winter books with no menorah or candle rituals.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
Summary
Count the Days of Hanukkah by Gail Herman invites young readers to tally candles, gifts, and menorah nights across eight joyous days, blending simple counting with holiday traditions and family rituals in bright, accessible prose.
Edition on file: 1993 • Scholastic • ISBN 9780590470810.
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Why this book now
This 1993 Scholastic title remains a classroom-friendly way to teach counting alongside Hanukkah traditions during the holiday season.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Short, picture-book length—suitable for a single read-aloud (roughly 5–10 minutes) and repeat readings across the eight nights.
What stands out here
This Scholastic edition highlights Gail Herman’s kid-friendly counting premise and approachable celebration of menorah lighting, ideal for classroom sets and holiday storytime.
Best way to approach it
Read aloud with gestures for each day’s count, point out menorah candles and family actions, and invite children to join counting and name holiday objects.
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