Little Dreidel Learns To Spin
Written by Rebecca Gardyn Levington
Illustrated by Taryn Johnson
Book design by Doan Buu
Publisher: Scholastic/Cartwheel Books
Editor: Cindy Kim
Publication Date: Sept. 3, 2024
ISBN: 978-1338864625
Ages: 3-8 years
Little Dreidel, made of clay, at last is dry and ready…for Hanukkah! She can’t wait to spiral-swivel-swirl with her older cousins, but she’s a bit whoa-WHOA-wobbly! Oy vey! With practice, persistence (and a whole lot of momentum!), LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN — giving her family plenty to kvell about.
LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN is a rhyming Hanukkah picture book about perseverance and having a growth mindset when learning a new skill. To add to the fun and authenticity, Yiddish words are sprinkled throughout, with a glossary and pronunciation guide in the back matter.
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Written by Rebecca Gardyn Levington
Illustrated by Taryn Johnson
Book design by Doan Buu
Publisher: Scholastic/Cartwheel Books
Editor: Cindy Kim
Publication Date: Sept. 3, 2024
ISBN: 978-1338864625
Ages: 3-8 years
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Praise for Little Dreidel Learns To Spin
“A sweet story about persistence that is absolutely adorable and very funny… [told in] clever, smooth flowing rhyme…This cute book would make a perfect Hanukkah gift for all the kinderlach.”
Julie Ditton, The Association for Jewish Libraries/The Sydney Taylor Schmooze
“One of the best Jewish children’s books of 2024!”
Tablet Magazine
“Joyful and fun…Adorable drawings….Perfect for brightening winter days of preschoolers and up.”
Liza Weimer, Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
