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The Hanukkah Trike

by Michelle Edwards
24p. 978-0-80753-126-6.
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PreS Gabi celebrates the first night of Hanukkah with her parents and receives a new tricycle as a gift. When she falls off her trike (which she's named "Hanukkah"), her mother convinces her to be brave like the Maccabees by getting back on and trying again. The first half of the book is a simple, traditional look at a young family lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, eating latkes, and recounting the Hanukkah story. Unfortunately, the second half involving Gabi and her tricycle feels a bit forced. Still, young children will enjoy her success when she and "Hanukkah" finally take off down the block. Acrylic illustrations are straightforward and pleasant, featuring large blocks of modest colors and generally subdued action.-"Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Gabi and her parents celebrate Hanukkah with candle lighting, latke eating, and retelling the story of the Maccabees. Gabi is thrilled with her gift, a new tricycle. Riding it turns out to be difficult, but remembering the persistence of the Maccabees--and with help from her mother--she triumphs. The slim story is supported by serviceable acrylic illustrations showing the family's warm traditions.

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