Sweet illustrations and simple language bring the holidays to life for the youngest of children.

Candles on the menorah, ready to light! At Hanukkah, there are many much-anticipated rituals latkes to eat, dreidels to spin, presents to give and receive, and shiny gold treats. Add some free-form fun, from shadow puppetry to singing and dancing, and you have a warm, truly child-friendly celebration.

David Martinis the author ofWeve All Got Bellybuttons!illustrated by Randy Cecil, andPiggy and Dad Go Fishing, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz, among other books for children. He lives in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

Melissa Sweetis the author of numerous books for children, includingLove and KissesandMy Grandma Is Coming to Town.She lives in Maine.

Author: David MartinIllustrator: Melissa Sweet