A classic Hanukkah tale, now available in a beautiful anniversary edition.
Trina Schart Hyman\'s leering go.
But can one man alone save Hanukkah and live to tell the tale? An original adventure featuring a traditional Jewish folk hero, this clever story has been a family favorite for decades and was named a Caldecott Honor book when it was originally published, and received a Sydney Taylor Award Honor.
Using his wits, the clever trickster faces down one goblin after the next, night after night.
A band of frightful Goblins has taken over the synagogue, and the villagers cannot celebrate at all Hershel vows to help them.
But when he arrives not a single candle is lit.
On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village, where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him.
A Caldecott Honor book.
Caldecott Honor Book ALA Notable Children\'s Book NCTE Notable Children\'s Book in the Language Arts Colorado Children\'s Book Award Washington Children\'s Choice Picture Book Award A classic Hanukkah tale, now available in a beautiful anniversary edition.
Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman.
For more tales of this clever folk hero, read The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol-- another collaboration between master storyteller Eric A.
This classic picture book is a perfect Hanukkah gift and a wonderful read-aloud.
This beautiful 25th Anniversary Edition includes an insightful afterword from the author and publisher explaining the book\'s origins, and remembering Trina Schart Hyman, the illustrator who brought the tale to life.
Trina Schart Hyman\'s leering Goblins are equal parts terrifying and ridiculous as they match wits with Hershel, trying to keep him from lighting the menorah and celebrating Hanukkah.
But can one man alone save Hanukkah and live to tell the tale? An original adventure featuring a traditional Jewish folk hero, this clever story has been a family favorite for decades and was named a Caldecott Honor book when it was originally published.
Using his wits, the clever trickster faces down one goblin after the next, night after night.
A band of frightful Goblins has taken over the synagogue, and the villagers cannot celebrate at all Hershel vows to help them.
But when he arrives not a single candle is lit.
On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village, where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him.
A Caldecott Honor book.
A classic Hanukkah tale, now available in a beautiful anniversary edition
