The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin
The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin
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The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin

Written by Martha Seif Simpson & illustrated by Durga Yael Bernhard
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
530L
Lexile measure
Oct 1, 2014
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“This dreidel doesn’t work!” the father had cried. “What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work?” the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game.

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kindnessHanukkah  habits and behaviortoys, dolls and puppetsholidaysmiraclesgamesrespecttoys

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781937786281
    Publication Date
    October 1, 2014
    Publisher
    Wisdom Tales
    Original Publication Date
    October 1, 2014
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2014016126
    Lexile® Level
    530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.5

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