FICTION

Eight Is Great

by Tilda BALSLEY
illus. by Hideko Takahashi. 12p. Kar-Ben. 2013. Board $5.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-6623-2; ebook $4.95. ISBN 978-1-4677-0058-0.
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PreS—A simple yet energetic text and friendly illustrations combine to make this board book a fun choice for Hanukkah. Focusing on the number eight and its significance for the holiday, the singsong rhyme moves swiftly with several clever word choices: "A fancy table fixed for eight-/Grandma loves to decorate./Dad serves eight latkes from the plate./'There's more,' he says, 'don't hesitate.'" Pastel illustrations depicting a happy family gathering are pleasant and predictable, though unfortunately the book lacks any representation of the numeral 8. Still, it is a solid addition for holiday shelves.—Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
Reviewed by Teri Markson , Oct 01, 2013

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