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A Dragon for Hanukkah

Sarah Mlynowski

A USA Today bestseller!

Get ready for the most magical holiday ever, with this dazzling picture book debut from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski that Laura Numeroff, #1 bestselling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, called a "delightful, brightly colored celebration of Hanukkah." Destined to be a new holiday classic!

On the first night of Hanukkah, my parents gave me a dragon...

So begins Hannah's holiday adventure, as she receives eight magical presents -- one for each night. There's a playful dragon, a gleaming treasure chest, a time travel machine, some rowdy unicorns... and much more. But are the gifts what they seem to be? When Hannah gathers with family and friends to light the menorah, play dreidel, and eat delicious latkes, she'll discover the true magic of the Festival of Lights.

Written with sparkling wit and wisdom by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski (Whatever After; Upside-Down Magic), and illustrated with vivid, enchanting art by Ariel Landy, this inventive story celebrates both Hanukkah and the power of a child's imagination.

Includes fun, accessible backmatter that defines key Hanukkah terms!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Orchard Books
  • Publish Date: Sep 3rd, 2024
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.20in - 8.80in - 0.50in - 0.95lb
  • EAN: 9781338897524
  • Recommended age: 03-08
  • Categories: Fantasy - GeneralHolidays & Celebrations - HanukkahReligious - Jewish

About the Author

Landy, Ariel: - Ariel Landy has been illustrating her whole life, starting with crayon portraits of her cats, dogs, and hamsters. She is the illustrator of the Good Dog series and picture books such as Gitty and Kvetch. Originally from Boston, she currently lives in the south of France with her family. Her favorite Hanukkah song is "I Have a Little Dreidel". Visit her online at ariellandyart.com.
Mlynowski, Sarah: - Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @sarahmlynowski.

Praise for this book

Praise for A Dragon for Hanukkah:

"A smile on every page. This is the most joyful Hanukkah picture book I have ever read." -- Emily Jenkins, author of the Sydney Taylor Award-winning All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

"I love, loved this book! A Dragon for Hanukkah is a magical celebration of family, friends, and the gifts of imagination, with a lovely surprise twist." -- Alan Silberberg, author of Meet the Latkes

Praise for Whatever After:

"An uproariously funny read. The swift pace of the tale and non-stop action... will enchant readers from the first page." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Hilarious... with unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power." -- Booklist

"Giddy, fizzy, hilarious fun!" -- Lauren Myracle, author of Luv Ya Bunches

"Tons of fractured fairy tale fun!" -- Meg Cabot, author of Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls and The Princess Diaries

"The feminist in me adored it, and the mother in me loved how my daughter would long to cuddle in close as we read together." -- Danielle Herzog, blogging for The Washington Post