FICTION

Gingerbread Dreidels

by Jane Breskin Zalben (text) & illus. by Thai Phuong
Charlesbridge. Aug. 2024. 32p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781623543655.
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PreS-Gr 2–A unique look into a dual celebration of Christmas and Chanukah, which will occur on the same day in 2024. Sophie and Max celebrate both holidays with their family, but usually on two different days. This year they fall on the same day, and both sets of grandparents are coming over for dinner and festivities. Zalben and Phuong’s gentle book unites two different religious holidays through the love of family. They cook together and celebrate the holidays with food, lights, stories, and songs. Phuong’s illustrations are merry and light, detailing expressive faces and holiday warmth with blue hues and gold tones, perfect for the joyous occasions.
VERDICT Not a mandatory purchase but nice to have to celebrate the uniqueness of Chanukah and Christmas sharing the same day in 2024.
Reviewed by Cassie Veselovsky , Aug 09, 2024

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