Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (840 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1619635216 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Greg Wolfe was raised a nice Jewish boy who also happened to be a true believer in Santa, elves, and flying reindeer. howardmcwilliam. He lives in Cheltenham, England, with his wife and two young sons. Howard McWilliam left his career as a financial journalist and editor to draw pictures instead.
"McWilliam's digital illustrations are bright and busy Those in search of seasonal stories that contain a blend of Christmas and Hanukkah will find an entertaining tale here." - Kirkus Reviews“McWilliam's digital illustrations are bright and busy Those in search of seasonal stories that contain a blend of Christmas and Hanukkah will find an entertaining tale here.” - Kirkus Reviews“Three cheers for Shmelf for recognizing that ‘Hanukkah’s awesome! I’m totally in.’” - Publishers Weekly“Moore has a light, sure touch, and she gives McWilliam (I Need My Monster) plenty of room to exercise his considerable gifts for operatic expressiveness and expertly choreographed physical humor.” - Publishers We
We LOVE Shmelf . This book is beautiful! The writing is fantastic and fun and the illustrations are a joy. It's exactly what I needed for our little one's who always have questions about Santa and Christmas. Request from my oldest "Will Shmelf have another story (book)". Dr. Organ I. Zer said Five Stars. Cute concept. Delightful book! I am a Christian who grew up with many Jewish friends. I realize that many Christian faiths use a Bible that does not include the Maccabees; as a result many Christians do not know the stories behind the birth of Hannukah. I think that this book is a nice way to introduce younger Christians to the Jewish holiday of
Shmelf is one of Santa's most important elves. What Shmelf uncovers is Hanukkah, a wondrous and joyful holiday that Jewish families celebrate each year. As Shmelf observes a family lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and hearing the Hanukkah story, he sees how special the traditions of the holiday truly are-and he wants to be a part of it! Luckily, Santa just might have a special role in mind for Shmelf. He's part of the List Checking department, and he makes sure all the good boys and girls get their presents! But when Shmelf finds out that some children are missing from Santa's list, he goes to investigate. Awards for I Need My MonsterAlabama Camellia Award (2010-2011)Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award (2011) California Young Readers Medal (2011-12)Georgia Picture Storybook Award (2011-12)Nevada Young Reader Award (2011-12)Virginia Reader's Choice Primary Award (2012-13). The rich traditions of Hanukkah come to life in this whimsical and magical story that's perfect for the holiday season