Sunset today marks the first night of Hanukkah, and we’re celebrating with a slew of picture and board books that are all about the joy and wonder of the Festival of Lights! From dreidels to menorahs to latkes to dance, these titles are full of color and the festive spirit that surrounds the eight nights of Hanukkah and the people who celebrate it.

Featuring:

Five Little Dreidels by Jeffrey Burton, illus. by Juliana Motzko

The Itsy Bitsy Dreidel by Jeffrey Burton and Chani Tornow, illus. by Sanja Rešček

Where is Baby’s Dreidel? by Karen Katz

My First Menorah by Salina Yoon

Chanukah Bugs by David A. Carter

The Hanukkah Hop! by Erica Silverman, illus. by Steven D’Amico

Thanks so much to SimonKIDS for sending us copies of these books! Happy Hanukkah!