{"product_id":"hershel-and-the-hanukkah-goblins-gift-edition-with-poster-isbn-9780823452552","title":"Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (Gift Edition With Poster)","description":"\u003cb\u003eBoxed Poster and Book Gift Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect Hanukkah gift for the whole family! This beloved Caldecott Honor classic will delight readers each night of the holiday.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A masterpiece.\"—Jason Chin, Caldecott Medal Winning Illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWatercress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than thirty years, this clever story of a folk hero outwitting dreadful goblins has been a staple of family Hanukkah celebrations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate the holiday and family tradition this season by  sharing this elegant gift edition of the treasured classic with  beautiful foil detailing and slipcase.  Unfold a poster showcasing the  evocative artwork, and read the insightful afterword from the 25th  Anniversary Edition explaining the book's origins and remembering Trina  Schart Hyman. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted from a Ukrainian folktale, with an imaginative twist from master storyteller Eric Kimmel and featuring the timeless illustrations of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman, \u003ci\u003eHershel and the Hanukkah Goblins\u003c\/i\u003e is a true classic of children's literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA haunting tale with a warm heart, Hershel of Ostropol arrives at a village on the first night of Hanukkah but finds the villagers too afraid to light a single candle! Goblins with spindly claws and twisted faces are haunting the synagogue. Hershel vows to break the curse. The clever trickster faces down one goblin after the next, night after night, until he meets the terrifying King of Goblins. It will take all of Hershel’s wits to trick the King of Goblins to light the Menorah himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis classic picture book is a perfect Hanukkah gift and a wonderful read-aloud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaldecott Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALA Notable Children’s Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNCTE Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColorado Children’s Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Children's Choice Picture Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\"This, my friends, is our Hanukkah pop-culture icon. Judaism’s very own \u003ci\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/i\u003e, if you will. . . . \u003ci\u003eHershel and the Hanukkah Goblins\u003c\/i\u003e has become a holiday staple not only because it creates a compelling   story that mimics the historical tale, but largely because it brings fun   and magic to the season outside of the holiday’s original  traditions.\"—\u003ci\u003eAliza Pelto, heyalma.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Combining exquisite storytelling and captivating illustrations, \u003ci\u003eHershel and the Hanukkah Goblins\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterpiece.  This timeless tale has been capturing readers' imaginations for decades, and I have no doubt that it will endure for decades to come.\"—Jason Chin, Caldecott Medal Winning Illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWatercress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"In this splendidly illustrated, humorous tale, Hershel outwits, one  by one, eight fearsome goblins who not only haunt an old synagogue, but  also have been forestalling Hanukkah in a nearby village . . . Rarely  are author and illustrator so in tune.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hyman is at her best with windswept landscapes, dark interiors, close  portraiture, and imaginatively wicked creatures. Both art and history  are charged with energy.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A welcome reissue that lights up holiday nights as few other books can.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is a story whose essentials—cleverness, bravery, and otherworldly happenings— always attract readers.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This original story in the tradition of Yiddish tales about Hershel  Ostropolier is welcome as a Hanukkah story and as a trickster tale. . . .  Hyman's illustrations capture Hershel's humor and earthy, peasant  quality.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman provides wonderfully creepy art for Eric Kimmel's \u003ci\u003eHershel and the Hanukkah Goblins\u003c\/i\u003e, a triumphant tale of goblins outwitted and faith preserved.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEric A. Kimmel has published more than fifty children's books, many of which have won state awards and appeared on school and library recommended lists. He has won the National Jewish Book Award for numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eHanukkah Bear\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Sydney Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in Portland, Oregon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most distinguished and celebrated illustrators of her generation, Trina Schart Hyman (1939-2004) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for \u003ci\u003eSt. George and the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, retold by Margaret Hodges, and Caldecott Honors for A Child's Calendar, by John Updike, \u003ci\u003eHershel and the Hanukkah Goblins\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in Philadelphia, she lived most of her life in New Hampshire.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299855192293,"sku":"NP9780823452552","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823452552.jpg?v=1767728995","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hershel-and-the-hanukkah-goblins-gift-edition-with-poster-isbn-9780823452552","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}