If you still need some gift ideas to fill in all those nights of Hanukkah, we’ve got an old-fashioned idea that’s sure to please any kid: books! And what’s better than books? Books about books!
Our resident book expert Laurel Snyder (author of
Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to be Kosher
and
Bigger Than a Breadbox
) tells us about her family’s long-standing book giving tradition, and shares her favorite picks for kids in this new article on Kveller.
With books starring elephants, monsters, dogs, and real life kids, there’s no doubt that one of these is bound to make a lasting impression on your young readers. And in Laurel’s own lovely words:
Winter is a dark season, and books provide as strong a light as candles. They shine and transform the nighttime. They put us to sleep, and teach us things. They give us a reason to cuddle up to our kids and share a few quiet moments.
Check out the full article here and then get ye to the bookstore!