Home / Holidays / Hanukkah 8 kids books about Hanukkah that celebrate the Festival of Lights Read all about the celebrations of Hanukkah with your little one. By Diva Anwari Updated November 27, 2023 Rectangle Reading about Hanukkah is a great way to get little ones excited for the holiday. Whether it’s baby’s first holiday or your toddler is learning about the eight special nights, reading these Hanukkah books for kids can be the start of a new family tradition. Related: 7 books to help kids celebrate all the winter holidays❄️ The holidays are a great time to add to your chid’s bookshelf because holiday stories are unique and so much fun. Even if your family doesn’t celebrate Hanukkah but you simply want your child to learn about it, these kids Hanukkah books are perfect. There’s a book for every kind of reader. Check out these Hanukkah books for kids! 8 Hanukkah children's books to add to your child's seasonal bookshelf The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 8 Nights of Chanukah Board book by Eric Carle 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. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP Hanukkah Lights by David Martin This board book features sweet illustrations and simple language that’s just perfect for little ones learning about Hanukkah. SHOP AMAZON Hanukkah Haiku by Harriet Ziefert This cross-cultural kids book, brings together a traditional Japanese poetry form and the celebrations of Hanukkah. SHOP AMAZON Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale by Eric A. Kimmel 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. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP Latke, the Lucky Dog by Ellen Fischer 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? SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP Meet the Latkes by Alan Silberberg 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. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko For families that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas, this is a lovely holiday story about different traditions. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP The Night Before Hanukkah by Natasha Wing This sweet children’s book captures the joy of the holiday by taking readers through each of the 8 nights and their special traditions. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP The Eight Knights of Hanukkah by Leslie Kimmelman 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! SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP Challah Day! by Charlotte Offsay This rhyming picture book celebrates the joy of baking and sharing family recipes. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP A Warning About Swans by R. M. Romero In this dreamy and dark lyrical tale, a young woman is trapped in a prison and only nonbinary Jewish artist Franz can help her. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (Gift Edition) by Eric A. Kimmel, It’s Hershel of Ostropol versus a band of disgruntled goblins in this Jewish folk tale. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP Hanukkah Bear by Eric A. Kimmel 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. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP The Story of Hanukkah by David A. Adler A retelling of the story of Hanukkah and the Maccabees. SHOP AMAZON SHOP BOOKSHOP A version of this post was published November 14, 2022. It has been updated. The latest Safety 10 surprising holiday toy risks you might not know about Viral & Trending Experts warn: These 5 holiday toys could land your child in the ER—here’s how to keep them safe Viral & Trending Mom hilariously explains why we should all feed our kids dinner before the Thanksgiving meal Holiday Gift Guides The Motherly editor holiday gift guide–what we’re buying for everyone on our lists