Zigazak!
  • Published: 15 October 2001
  • ISBN: 9780385326520
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $34.99

Zigazak!

A Magical Hanukkah Night

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This well-reviewed Hanukkah tale from Caldecott Honor-winning author Eric A. Kimmel has entertained young readers since 2001. But it deserves more exposure and so we are eager to reacquaint youngsters and their parents with the mischievous antics of two tricky devils and how they get their comeuppance. Jon Goodell's "dark palette adds to the shiver-inducing effect" (PW).

Jewish folklore comes to life in this magical Hanukkah story!

On the first night of Hanukkah, two tricky devils arrive in the town of Brisk to cause mischief. They use a magic word " Zigazak!" to make dreidels dance and latkes fly. The good citizens of Brisk panic and appeal to their wise rabbi for help. He triumphs over the devils in a contest of wits, and soon sends them packing. But his real triumph is the ability to see the good in all things, even devils' tricks, helping the townsfolk enjoy their most magical Hanukkah ever.
  • Published: 15 October 2001
  • ISBN: 9780385326520
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $34.99
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About the author

Eric A. Kimmel

Eric Kimmel is the award-winning author of several well-known children’s books, including A Horn for Louis and A Picture for Marc, which was a Sydney Taylor Notable Book and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Praise for Zigazak!

  • "The breezy text and expressive humor of the illustrations make this a fine choice for Hanukkah storytimes."--School Library Journal
  • "Storytellers will have fun with the surprise ending."--Booklist
  • "Will add variety to holiday collections and provide additional laughs in readaloud and storytelling repertoires."--The Bulletin
  • "The lighthearted illustrations match the raucous and amusing tone of the story. . . . Will delight readers of all ages."--Jewish Book World
  • "Goodell's drawings fill the pages with fear, wonderment and glee in explosions of detail and color, and Kimmel's tale is not be be missed."--Jewish Family & Life (website)

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