Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins - Eric A. Kimmel, Trina Schart Hyman

Hershel arrives in town just in time for the first night of Hanukkah, expecting the townspeople to greet him with latkes, and the flame on the first candle of the menorah to be dancing brightly. But Hanukkah has been canceled! Troublesome goblins have taken possession of the synagogue and blown out the menorah candles. Hershel of Ostropol vows to save Hanukkah and plans to outsmart the goblins. Will Hershel be able to save the Festival of Lights? Re-visit the beloved holiday classic and Caldecott honor book, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (Holiday House, $17.95) in this special 25th anniversary edition by author Eric Kimmel. Brought to life by Trina Schart Hyman’s detailed illustrations, this re-issue is not to be missed.  Ages 5-9. KLG