HANUKKAH 1-2-3!
Hanukkah 1-2-3 is a joyful counting book that introduces little ones to the traditions of the Festival of Lights.
Through bright illustrations and simple rhymes, children can count candles, latkes, dreidels, and more while learning about
the holiday. A perfect first Jewish holiday concept book, Hanukkah 1-2-3 makes a delightful gift for young readers
and families celebrating together. Published by Abrams Books.
Learn more or order your copy here.
Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3 in this unique board book celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah! From opening one gift to lighting two menorah candles and all the way to ten people singing a round, young readers will grasp how to count as they learn about the Jewish holiday called the Festival of Lights! With simple but clever rhyming text paired with stylish, appealing art, this is a perfect starter board book for children just beginning to learn core concepts—and it doubles as a perfect Hanukkah gift! The first in the series A JEWISH HOLIDAY CONCEPT BOOK: BOARD BOOKS TO CELEBRATE THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS, it also includes an age-appropriate explanation of Hanukkah and the ways in which the holiday is celebrated. Publication by Abrams Appleseed on September 16, 2025. HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A First Counting Book can be ordered here.
Reviews
This board book introduces Hanukkah to children in a simple counting format. Numbers one to 10 each appear big and bold on a page with a short phrase, opposite a page with a pleasant and thoughtful illustration. The pattern continues in a smooth rhyming cadence, introducing key components of a child’s first experience of the holiday, including candles, latkes, and dreidels. The vocabulary is fun, with novel words for this age group such as “gleam” and “glisten.” Digital mixed-media illustrations contain a diverse group of people celebrating the holiday. A misstep is the page declaring “Four Maccabees fight,” with an illustration of children with toy swords and shields…The four-paragraph explanation of Hanukkah at the end is similarly age-inappropriate but may provide context for unfamiliar adults. Another element of the back matter is a simple list entitled “How do we celebrate this holiday?” Wieder introduces the Jewish holiday to families in an accessible way, accompanied by art that elevates this above a run-of-the-mill board book. VERDICT The skills of these creators and the clean simplicity of the book are reasons to purchase for collections.