EIGHT NIGHTS, EIGHT LIGHTS
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The weather is cold; there’s a dusting of frost starting to form on the leaves and the ground, the apartments and houses and cottages. Then, in one window a candle flickers, and a family lights the first candle of Chanukah. Over the course of the book — over the course of eight nights, as we count down the days — readers are introduced to different Jewish families as they each light a candle. We visit living rooms and kitchens, and listen to conversations as the cherished rituals and traditions of the Festival of Lights take place.
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"Families in a vibrant community celebrate Hanukkah. ... A simple, contemporary introduction to the holiday focused on the children’s point of view."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"A warm and welcoming tale, with colorful illustrations in subdued hues that reflect an array of Jewish experiences and representation.”
-- Horn Book Magazine
"Barnes and Stegmaier achieve magic with the representation of different ages and races so no reader feels left out of the story. Highly recommended for all libraries and homes."
-- Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
"I recommend this book for any library looking for a loving story about modern families celebrating Chanukah… and the meaning of Chanukah within families and communities."
-- Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) Literature Review
"Barnes gives us a lovely Hanukkah story, without becoming a non-fiction tutorial. Barnes includes a quick background of the history along with all of the celebration."
-- Kiss the Book Jr.