Mattituck-Laurel Librarians Pick 8 Kids' Books for Hanukkah

Late last week, we asked Southold Children's Librarian Dana Bruey to suggest some throughout the holiday season. 

Now as Hanukkah comes upon us, we asked the staff at to provide a list of Hanukkah titles for kids. Below is a list eight books for kids from birth through elementary school. Read one each day! All the titles can be found at the Mattituck-Laurel Library on Route 25, or check your local library for their titles.

My First Chanukah by Tomie DePaola - This board book describes the celebration of Chanukah, including the lighting of candles on the menorah, the eating of latkes, and the spinning of the dreidel. 

Happy Hanukkah, Biscuit! by Alyssa Capucilli - Biscuit the puppy tries to do everything that his friend does, but will he find the perfect Hanukkah present for Sam? 

Beni's First Chanukah by Jane Zalben - On the first night of Hanukkah, a young bear helps his mother prepare latkes and plays "Spin the Dreidel." 

This is the Dreidel by Abby Levine - A brother and sister enjoy the dreidel as they celebrate their special holiday. 

Hanukkah Haiku by Harriet Ziefert - A haiku poem represents each of the eight days of Hanukkah, accompanied by lovely painted illustrations. 

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel - In this enjoyable folktale, Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the villiagers from celebrating Hanukkah. 

Celebrate Hanukkah by Deborah Heiligman - This book shows Jewish people around the world joyously celebrating this holiday. It features vivid photography from National Geographic. 

The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco - This is a beautiful, heartwarning story about a Jewish family making Christmas special for their sick Christian neighbors. They create their own Hanukkah miracle.