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Letter On The Wind: A Chanukah Tale 2008 SYDNEY TAYLOR HONOR AWARD FOR YOUNG READERS “Once in a far-off village there nearly was a year without Chanukah … “ Despite mockery from the villagers, the poorest in the village, Hayim, asks the local scribe to write a letter to the Almighty asking for oil to light the town’s menorahs. Hayim’s prayers are answered but many villagers are convinced that Hayim is a thief. A retelling of a Jewish folktale reminding us of the first Chanukah and Mattathias’s bravery in protecting his faith. Magnificently illustrated by award winning artist, Neil Waldman. Ages 4-8. |
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