The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a fantastical journey
around the world to experience different festivals of light, and
the people who celebrate them. Nothing brings communities together
like the warm glow of a lamp or candle flame, illuminating people
and the stories they tell. In The Light from My Menorah, a
young boy celebrating Hannukah follows his menorah’s light as it
twists and turns in the night sky, carrying him to mountains,
deserts, and even into space. On his journey he sees families from
around the world sharing food and togetherness as they celebrate
their own special holidays, lighting diya for Diwali, kinara for
Kwanzaa, crowns of candles for St. Lucia Day, krathongs for Loy
Krathong, and strings of lights for Christmas. Illustrator
Andrea Blinick’s luminous mixed-media art creates a dazzling
world filled with sparkling light and warmth, while Robin Heald’s
beautiful free-verse text evokes the quiet wonder of a holiday
night. An author’s note offers further information about
Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy
Krathong. “The Light From My Menorah, is a new book by Robin
Heald, which lyrically emphasizes not only the light of her
menorah, but how our world is filled with light, traveling from day
into night and back again…as well as into the worship or
celebration of other religions and countries.”—Jane Yolen,
author of Owl Moon, the How Do Dinosaur picture books, and
400+ other books
General
Imprint: |
Pajama Press
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Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
August 2024 |
Authors: |
Robin Heald
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Illustrators: |
Andrea Blinick
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Dimensions: |
254 x 229mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
32 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-77278-289-9 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-77278-289-0 |
Barcode: |
9781772782899 |
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