How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah? - (How Do Dinosaurs...?) by Jane Yolen

About the Book

Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways a well-behaved dinosaur can celebrate the eight days and nights of Chanukah. Features foil on the cover. Full color.

Book Synopsis

With more than 9 million books in print, America's favorite dinosaurs can't wait to celebrate Chanukah!

From the warm glow of holiday candles in the menorah to the fun of family gatherings, little dinosaurs love to celebrate the Festival of Lights. But sometimes the excitement of Chanukah, its treasured rituals, and the tradition of gifts can tempt a youngster to misbehave. . . .Come along on a joyful romp filled with tumbling dreidels and melting gelt as America's favorite prehistoric pals spread a little mischief this season. Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs fidget, fuss, and stomp through every occasion, while their human parents shift from shock to weary patience. Filled with warmth and cheer, this new book by the bestselling team of Jane Yolen and Mark Teague makes a perfect gift to be read again and again, year after year. How do dinosaurs say Happy Chanukah? The same way they say Merry Christmas: With an abundance of love, joy, memory, and gratitude.

From the Back Cover

HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY HAPPY CHANUKAH? Even during the holidays, little dinosaurs sometimes misbehave. It's tempting to peek at brightly wrapped presents, snatch a dreidel, or grab all the gelt! Children and their parents will laugh aloud at this playful gl

Review Quotes

Praise forHOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT?"A delight from start to finish; better buy more than one."--BOOKLISTAn ALA Notable BookA SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the YearA BOOKLIST Editor's ChoiceA NEW YORK TIMES, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, and BOOKSENSE bestseller.HOW DO DINOSAURS GET WELL SOON? * "An excellent choice for story hours."--BOOKLIST, starred review* "The perfect prescription for the crankily bedridden."--KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred reviewA Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the YearA Parent's Choice Award winnerHOW DO DINOSAURS SAY I LOVE YOU?"Kids should relate to the dinosaurs' mood swings and take heart in the notion that love conquers all."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLYA Parent's Choice Award winner

About the Author

Jane Yolen is the beloved author of more than 365 books for children and adults, including award-winning picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition to two Nebula Awards and a National Book Award nomination, she has received a Golden Kite from SCBWI, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, and the California Young Reader Medal. Yolen's How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? was an ALA Notable Book and a Christopher Medal winner. The book has gone on to become a widely popular bestselling series. She lives in Western Massachusetts.
Mark Teague is the international bestselling illustrator (and author) of more than 50 books for children. His numerous awards and honors include the Book Sense Book of the Year Award and the Christopher Medal. He has illustrated the widely successful How Do Dinosaurs...? series. He is the author of the popular Dear Mrs. LaRue, Firehouse!, and Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries. He lives in New York State.