8 kids books about Hanukkah that celebrate the Festival of Lights

If your little on is already in love with The Very Hungry Caterpillar, then they’ll love this festive counting story that features a familiar friend.

This board book features sweet illustrations and simple language that’s just perfect for little ones learning about Hanukkah.

This cross-cultural kids book, brings together a traditional Japanese poetry form and the celebrations of Hanukkah.

This fanciful tale of a little boy and his new found friend, a polar bear, shows little readers the power of hope and celebrates the miracles of Hanukkah.

Latke is one lucky dog because he gets rescued from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah. But, can this mischievous dog learn the rules?

The Latkes are just like any other family celebrating Hanukkah, except for the fact that they’re potato pancakes! This goofy story will quickly become a favorite for your little one.

For families that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas, this is a lovely holiday story about different traditions.

This sweet children’s book captures the joy of the holiday by taking readers through each of the 8 nights and their special traditions.

Everyone in the kingdom is gathered to celebrate the last night of Hanukkah but a silly dragon named Dreadful has other plans. The Eight Nights of Hanukkah are riding to the rescue!

This rhyming picture book celebrates the joy of baking and sharing family recipes.

In this dreamy and dark lyrical tale, a young woman is trapped in a prison and only nonbinary Jewish artist Franz can help her.

It’s Hershel of Ostropol versus a band of disgruntled goblins in this Jewish folk tale.

The smell of Bubba Brayna’s latkes wakes a bear out of hibernation. What ensues is a hilarious and heart-warming Hanukkah tale that’s sure to become a classic.

A retelling of the story of Hanukkah and the Maccabees.