Product Description
by Leslie Kimmelman (Author), Tom Brannon (Illustrator)
Join Dr. Seuss's beloved character Horton the elephant as he discovers the joys and traditions of Hanukkah with help from the Whos!
Don't miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss's Horton! On an evening quite cool, on a snow-blowy nightIn the Jungle of Nool, which was covered in white,
Horton the elephant had just gone to sleep
When a noise woke him up. It was barely a peep... Horton the elephant is as observant and kind as ever in this festive picture book about the Jewish celebration of miracles and freedom. When Horton hears joyful singing one night, the kangaroos and the Wickersham brothers are sure he is not right. But when Horton hears new distant sounds and smells over seven nights, he knows that he isn't dreaming! On the eighth night, Horton and his friends discover the source of the mystery, as the Whos invite them to a very special celebration. Written and illustrated in the iconic style of Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who!, this Hanukkah read-aloud is perfect for learning about Hanukkah traditions and celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Author Biography
Leslie Kimmelman is the author of more than fifty books for children, including Everybody Says Shalom; The Eight Knights of Hanukkah; Eve and Adam and their Very First Day; and Ready, Set, Run! The Amazing New York City Marathon. She has received five Sydney Taylor Notable and Honor awards for Jewish-themed picture books. She was also a children's book editor for many years, including almost twenty-five years at Sesame Workshop. Leslie has been known to happily recite the entire text of Horton Hears a Who by heart (not to mention many other Dr. Seuss titles!). She lives just outside New York City.
Tom Brannon is a popular illustrator who has worked on many different book series, including Sesame Street, Muppet Babies, and Playhouse Disney.
