Zigazak!: A Magical Hanukkah Night
by Eric A Kimmel (Author) Jon Goodell (Illustrator)
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School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2 When a pair of gleefully naughty devils creates havoc in the small town of Brisk at Hanukkah, the terrified townspeople all run to the rabbi's house for help. Far from being afraid, he is charmed and amused by the dancing dreidels, flying latkes, and exploding candles that the devils have concocted. After tricking them into giving the town Hanukkah gelt, the rabbi persuades them to turn themselves into cockroaches, which he then steps on. They disappear instead of being satisfyingly smooshed, but that's the only disappointment in this rollicking tale. The brevity of the breezy text and expressive humor of the illustrations make this a fine choice for Hanukkah storytimes.--E. M.
Copyright 2001 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Publishers Weekly
In the most imaginative Hanukkah book this season, Kimmel (Gershon's Monster) peoples an old-world town with mischievous demons, easily alarmed villagers and a wise and crafty rabbi. The brio of the storytelling doesn't shy from a moral: "Sparks of goodness exist in all things, even in devils' tricks." Goodell (Mice Are Nice) portrays the demons as ugly monsters, the goofy gleam in their eyes only partially dampening their scariness, and his humans are mildly grotesque. A dark palette adds to the shiver-inducing effect. Ages 4-8. (Oct.)
Copyright 2001 Publishers Weekly, Used with permission.
and the Hanukkah Goblins, a Caldecott Honor Book illustrated by Trina Schart
Hyman. He was once a storyteller, and he loves classic tales. For more information
visit Eric's website at www.ericakimmel.com. Pep Monserrat has illustrated picture book versions of such classics as The
Musicians of Bremen and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. He is delighted
to have this opportunity to portray the archetypal heroes and heroines of ancient
Greece. For more information visit Pep's website at www.pepmonserrat.com
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