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The Eight Knights of Hanukkah Hardcover – Illustrated, September 15, 2020

by Leslie Kimmelman (Author), Galia Bernstein (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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The whole kingdom has gathered to celebrate Hanukkah--but a dastardly dragon keeps interrupting the festivities. Can the Eight Knights of Hanukkah set things right?

A Sydney Taylor Notable Book

It's the last night of Hanukkah and everyone is doing their part for the big celebration, but a dragon called Dreadful has other ideas. He roams the countryside, interrupting the party preparations. Lady Sadie must call upon the Eight Knights of Hanukkah to perform deeds of awesome kindness and stupendous bravery and put an end to the dragon's shenanigans.

When Dreadful eats all the special donuts the baker made, Sir Lily helps the baker make more sufganiyot. Sir Alex makes a young lad a new dreidel after Dreadful scorched his original one. And on the Knights go--but when they finally catch up to Dreadful, a funny surprise awaits them!

Leslie Kimmelman crafts a humorous and touching story out of a bit of wordplay and a love for a holiday that truly shines. Galia Bernstein's artwork is full of appeal and is sure to satisfy fantasy fans.

Back matter includes a note on the traditions of Hanukkah and directions for playing the dreidel game.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.34 x 0.34 x 8.26 inches
  6. Publisher
    Holiday House
  7. Publication date
    September 15, 2020
  8. ISBN-10
    0823439585
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0823439584
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Praise for The Eight Knights of Hanukkah

"A clever, thrilling journey that’s lots of fun. "—BookPage

"For those on a quest for a different take on a holiday tail—oops!—tale."—Kirkus Reviews

"Kimmelman and Bernstein’s gentle spoof employs just enough amusing medieval jokes . . . to make the core idea fun to grasp: it takes good deeds of all shapes and sizes to make the world go ’round." —Publishers Weekly

"The faux-medieval silliness is complemented with old-timey illustrations and heavily adorned initial caps on a parchment-white background."—The Horn Book

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Leslie Kimmelman's text pairs gentle humor with a meaningful message about kindness and good deeds—sure to be a hit for Hanukkah sharing.

This original tale introduces a number of traditional Hanukkah celebrations—such as making fried donuts and latkes, playing dreidel, and lighting candles. A brief author's note describes the history of the holiday and offers more context on the traditions featured in the story.

Galia Bernstein's charming illustrations of the diverse, eager Eight Knights and their not-so-dreadful dragon are sure to delight, filled with faux-medieval flair and lots of character.

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"Colorful cartoon illustrations portray happy encounters between the knights and the ordinary folk, interspersed with hints to the dragon’s whereabouts. . . . For those on a quest for a different take on a holiday tail—oops!—tale."—Kirkus Reviews

"Kimmelman and Bernstein’s gentle spoof employs just enough amusing medieval jokes (Sir Gabriel dons an apron that reads 'Kisseth the cook' in Gothic type) to make the core idea fun to grasp: it takes good deeds of all shapes and sizes to make the world go ’round." —Publishers Weekly

"Engaging, comical illustrations along with illuminated lettering, wordplay, and a smattering of Old English expressions set the pitch perfect tone. The rollicking holiday adventure concludes with the much-anticipated Hanukkah merrymaking."—AJL News and Reviews

"A hu­morous adventure that features heroic cavaliers and a rascally dragon while drawing upon Hanukkah traditions. . . . Bernstein’s illustrations of the mis­chievous Dreadful, the bold knights and gracious Lady Sadie are friendly and energetic, and design features such as a map of the kingdom will transport readers to the story’s medieval setting. In an afterword, Kimmelman explores the history of Hanukkah and the impor­tance of performing mitzvoth—good deeds—throughout the year. It all adds up to a clever, thrilling journey that’s lots of fun. "—BookPage

"Kimmelman's slyly humorous text ('"Worryeth not," said Sir Lily.') is complemented by Bernstein's cartoon art, which features minimalist backgrounds, medieval illuminated letters, and expressive facial features. . . . this will be welcomed by families and religious schools." —Booklist

"The faux-medieval silliness is complemented with old-timey illustrations and heavily adorned initial caps on a parchment-white background. Back matter briefly explains the traditions of Hanukkah."—The Horn Book

About the Author

Leslie Kimmelman has long been associated with Sesame Workshop both as a writer and editor. She is the author of more than three dozen children's books, including The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah and Write On, Irving Berlin!, which were both Sydney Taylor Notable Books, and the Sydney Taylor Honor Book Everybody Says Shalom. She lives in the New York City area.

Galia Bernstein was born and raised in Israel. She worked as the art director of two Israeli children's magazines before moving to New York City to study illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Galia currently works as a freelance illustrator and is the author-illustrator of Leyla and I Am a Cat, which received three starred reviews. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House; Illustrated edition (September 15, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823439585
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823439584
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.34 x 0.34 x 8.26 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Library Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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Very well written book with great illustrations!
My grandson loves it!
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KKLAF
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for Hanukkah and all year
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022
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This book starts with a Dragon named Dreadful, who is trying thwart preparations for the celebration of the eighth night of Hanukkah. “Lady Sadie” calls together her 8 children, who are knights, and asks them to defeat the dragon by being brave and very kind. Each of the knights in his and her own way performs “awesome” acts of kindness and bravery that repair what the dragon has tried to destroy.

For example, one knight hears a child crying and finds him. The dragon destroyed his dreidel except the side with the nun. The knight makes him another dreidel, which makes the child very happy. The knight also explains what each of the letters stand for.

Another knight brings chicken soup to people who
are sick and talks with them and tells jokes. By the time he leaves the people were cheerful and feeling much better.

Other knights work side by side to peel potatoes, get apples, bake sufganiot, all of which the dragon had taken. The last knight came back home and cleaned the castle, chased away ferocious lizards, and brought tea to his mother, Lady Sadie.

The celebration was wonderful. The book ends with “The Eight Knights of Hanukkah had lit up the world with the bright light of kindness. Shine on, good knights, shine on!”

The illustrations are colorful, warm, cheerful and humorous. This is a wonderful story. We have many children’s books, and this is one of best.
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Jennyfer Stillman
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Sweet Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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Every year I buy Hanukkah books for my kid’s school library. This is my new favorite Hanukkah picture book! The story is great, and the illustrations are beautiful.
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Myra Salenger
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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Children inspirational book. A must for Chanukah explanation & celebration for children
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bettermm
5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t wait to read with them!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021
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Cute book for my grandkids!
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tjbug
5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet and funny book takes a slightly different spin on Hanukkah
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
My five-year-old daughter and I really enjoyed this book! The eight Knights (not nights) of Hannukah help their kingdom by doing "awesome deeds of kindness" and showing "stupendous bravery". Along the way, they use imagination, creativity, and hard work to perform simple acts of kindness. The medieval puns kept me laughing and the colorful artwork engaged my daughter in the story all the way through our reading. I also love the diversity among the Knights. I think little girls will be excited to see themselves represented as knights (not just princesses), and the kingdom's leader Lady Sadie is a wise and commanding presence. I hope this book will help my daughter realize that although grand gestures and acts of daring-do make for exciting stories, it's the little moments of kindness and bravery that make the world a better place!
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Hanoch Livneh
4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
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If you are a kid you will like it.
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Karen Gruber
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the medieval illustrations and puns!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020
It's the eighth night of Hanukkah in the kingdom and everyone in the village is trying to get ready for the big Hanukkah feast, but a dragon is ruining everything: scorching a poor lad's dreidel, scaring off potato-peelers, baking apples in the orchard, and gobbling down jelly donuts from the bakery.

Lady Sadie calls upon the "Eight Knights of Hanukkah" to help, which are her eight children (3 girls and 5 boys). But will they be able to save the village from the dragon? The surprise is hysterical.

I love Galia Bernstein's cartoony-medieval illustrations and Leslie Kimmelman's medieval puns: Sir Rugelach with cookies in his mouth, kisseth the cook, methinks, and helpeth wanted.

Take notice of Sir Rugelach's armor! And, pay attention to the dragon's tail.
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