Perfect Picture Book Friday – Hanukkah Hippity-Hop
Hooray for Perfect Picture Book Friday! Great picture books AND it’s Friday!!!
I realize that we’re a week away from Halloween, but today I have a super-cute Hanukkah book to share. And given the number of holiday decorations I’m already seeing in my local Stop & Shop, I do not think I am too early! 😊
Technically, today’s book is a board book, but it is cute and fun and I like it, and the boss around here said it was okay for me to post it 😊
Title: Hanukkah Hippity-Hop
Written By: Barbara Kimmel
Illustrated By: Ana Zurita
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing, October 1, 2024 (fiction)
Suitable For Ages: 1-4
Themes/Topics: Holidays/Hanukkah, movement
text copyright Barbara Kimmel 2024, illustration copyright Ana Zurita 2024, Kar-Ben Publishing
Opening: “Let’s do the Hanukkah Hippity-Hop. We’ll move and we’ll groove and we’ll bippity-bop.”
Brief Synopsis: [from the publisher] “This festive and fun rhyming board book invites toddlers to stomp, shake, and spin as they learn about Hanukkah in a lively, interactive way. “
Links To Resources: Author Barbara Kimmel was kind enough to supply us with some activities!
text copyright Barbara Kimmel 2024, illustration copyright Ana Zurita 2024, Kar-Ben Publishing
Why I Like This Book: This book is everything a board book should be! It is cute and fun with engaging pictures for youngest readers. The rhyme is spot on and fun to read aloud. The text is brief enough to hold very young readers’ attention while also conveying an entertaining story with bright, energetic words. And every page of the book invites children to get up and move while simultaneously teaching them about Hanukkah. A really enjoyable read! And just as an aside, I have had the opportunity recently to read quite a lot of board books – some sent by publishers for review and some in my grandkids’ collections – and I have been sadly underwhelmed by the majority. This is not to say that there aren’t GREAT board books out there – there are! I just happen to have read a lot lately that were mediocre, so that just serves to make this one shine even more! I have already purchased a copy for my granddaughter 😊
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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 😊
Author Barbara Kimmel
Barbara Kimmel is a children’s book author and playwright. Her playful, interactive board books are designed to spark a love of reading from the earliest age. Barbara and her husband have three grown children and live in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit her online at barbarakimmelwrites.com-WEBSITE: barbarakimmelwrites.com
Hannukah begins on December 25 this year, so it is not too early to purchase this book for a gift. It sounds adorable and I am ready to hippity-hop and eat lotsa latkes and jelly donuts. The illustrations are fun. ♥️
Ha! This book looks funny and delicious!! And I love how the cat first looks on with what looks like annoyance at being disturbed or with disdain and then later is hip-hopping in the kitchen for latkes, too. If you can get a cat to show enthusiasm, you’ve got a winner! Great pic, Susanna!
A board book with nice lyrical rhymes, a cute kitty who’s engaging with the holiday fun and treats — sounds like a winner! Looking forward to reading it.
Susanna Leonard Hill 
Hannukah begins on December 25 this year, so it is not too early to purchase this book for a gift. It sounds adorable and I am ready to hippity-hop and eat lotsa latkes and jelly donuts. The illustrations are fun. ♥️
This does look like a really fun board book. I look forward to finding it.
Oh how fun – great read aloud in December.
I am curious to know if the story covers the child’s missing tooth. I keep focusing on it!😍
Ha! This book looks funny and delicious!! And I love how the cat first looks on with what looks like annoyance at being disturbed or with disdain and then later is hip-hopping in the kitchen for latkes, too. If you can get a cat to show enthusiasm, you’ve got a winner! Great pic, Susanna!
What a joyous board book. Love the energy, the activities, and the rhyme, plus fabulous illustrations. Great addition to the board book collection!
Hanukkah Hippity-Hop will certainly have the little ones hopping with delight!
Great choice, Susanna! 🙂
A board book with nice lyrical rhymes, a cute kitty who’s engaging with the holiday fun and treats — sounds like a winner! Looking forward to reading it.
Oh, fun! Love the movement!