Twinkle, Twinkle, Hanukkah

To the tune of Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star comes Twinkle Twinkle Hanukkah. This charming lyrical picture book celebrates the history of Hanukkah while engaging little ones in a fun sing-song read aloud.

​From lighting the menorah and spinning the dreidel, to eating latkes and frying sufganiyot in oil, this book would be the perfect holiday gift to teach kids about the many traditions of Hanukkah. It's sure to be a latke fun for the whole family!

About the author

Talia Benamy loves writing stories that center Jewish identity and bring light into the world. She is also an editor at Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, where she works on books for kids and teens. In her non-book-focused time, she loves travel, politics, and being an aunt to a whole host of niblings. Talia lives in Brooklyn, where she was born and raised. This is her first picture book. 

Aura Lewis is an author-illustrator and designer whose many books for children and adults include GLORIA’S VOICE, WE THE PEOPLE, A CURIOUS MIND AND A VERY BIG HEART, and SPECTACULAR SISTERS. Her work has been featured in everything from the titles for the TV show MRS. AMERICA to stationery and murals. Visit her website at auralewis.com.

Summary

To the tune of Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star comes Twinkle Twinkle Hanukkah. This charming lyrical picture book celebrates the history of Hanukkah while engaging little ones in a fun sing-song read aloud.

​From lighting the menorah and spinning the dreidel, to eating latkes and frying sufganiyot in oil, this book would be the perfect holiday gift to teach kids about the many traditions of Hanukkah. It's sure to be a latke fun for the whole family!

Product details

• Authors: Talia Benamy
• Publisher: Workman
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 25.11.2025
• EAN: 9781523530168
• ISBN: 978-1-5235-3016-8
• No. of pages: 48
• Illustrations: full colour illustrations
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Miscellaneous; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Judaism, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Hanukkah, Holidays & seasonal interest, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Educational: Religious studies: Judaism, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Judaism