Noah and the Eight Trucks of Hannukah
Noah is a young boy who loves Hanukkah, but his favorite thing in the whole world is trucks. Why aren’t they part of the Hanukkah celebration? In this story, Noah devises a way to have a Festival of Trucks along with the Festival of Lights, each honoring the brave Maccabees.
Rave Reviews
“Noah’s contagious joy in the season — and passion for all things that vroom and haul — will delight truck-crazy kids everywhere as they recognize their favorites in this innovative twist on the tradition and spirit of Hanukkah.”
—Forward Magazine
“This colorful picture book pairs a small boy who loves trucks with the holiday of Hanukkah in a charming way. Preschoolers are sure to identify with Noah, who prefers trucks to candles.”
—Association of Jewish Libraries Review
“Conjures with loving wonder the whimsies of childhood, bringing to vivid life a little boy, his dog, and the abiding traditions that connect us to our past, our present, and our ever-unfolding future.”
—Todd Robinson, PhD, Professor of Communications
“Preschoolers are sure to identify with Noah, who prefers trucks to Hanukkah candles!”
—Joyce Levine, Past President Jewish Library Association
“Warm and open-hearted, charming and delightfully witty, and gorgeous to look at!”
—Dave Wingert, award-winning radio personality
“Nancy Rips’s story touchingly embodies a child’s sweet and enthusiastic perspective of the Festival of Lights.”
—Bruce Arant, children’s book author and illustrator