My Dreidel

Ann D. Koffsky has written and/or illustrated more than thirty books for children, including Kayla and Kugel, Kayla and Kugel’s Almost-Perfect Passover, Kayla and Kugel's Happy Hanukkah, Judah Maccabee Goes to the Doctor, What's In Tuli's Box? and Under-the-Sea Seder. She lives in West Hempstead, New York.

"A delightful board book that introduces young children to the joys of the traditional dreidel game played around Hanukkah. Designed for children from birth to age five, this sturdy book is perfect for little hands to hold and explore as they spin around and fall down with the dreidel, with the puppy family playing. The simplicity of the book is a great strength, making it easy for young children to engage with the colorful illustrations and understand the basic concept of the dreidel itself. This book seamlessly weaves together fun and movement, with action words such as “I fall down, too,” and “round and round I go!” An especially strong part of the book is on the final page, where the Hebrew letters are shown and explained in a way that is easy for children to understand. It provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to teach their little ones about the history and significance of the dreidel. VERDICT A fun addition to any library." —Jessica Clark, School Library JournalExcerpted from combined reviews with My Mezuzah"A puppy for Hanukkah!—Babies will love following along as a puppy tries to spin a dreidel in this Hanukkah board book about trying again and again. Includes the basic concepts of Round and Round (spinning) and Falling Down. A rotating layout brings babies right into the action.Colorful and fun, these board book editions of "My Dreidel" and "My Mezuzah" are a delight and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, and community library board book collections for very young children."—Midwest Book Review"The text of the book is simple and child-focused, with an explanation of the object at the end directed at an adult. These board books are useful for home and collections serving Jewish populations." —Association of Jewish Libraries