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Description
The book is set in Chelm, the legendary village of fools, and tells the story of what happens when the villagers need to prepare for Hanukkah but the rabbi is away. Without the rabbi's guidance, the villagers decide to send a messenger to a neighboring village to find out how to celebrate Hanukkah properly. This original story is written for children in grades K-3 and focuses on the holiday of Hanukkah.
Quick Summary
The silly villagers of Chelm forget how to celebrate Hanukkah and must send a messenger to a neighboring town, creating classic Jewish folktale humor mixed with holiday chaos. Kids will giggle at the ridiculous mix-ups and enjoy watching the whole town scramble to get ready for the holiday. If your kid loves the wacky logic of "The Cat in the Hat" or the silly town adventures of "Nate the Great," they'll adore this Hanukkah tale. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, this quick read at AR Level 4.1 works wonderfully as a read-aloud or early reader.