The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol - Hardcover

byArthur A. Levine(Author), Kevin Hawkes(Illustrator) From an imaginative team come a new larger-than-life holiday hero who brings Hanukkah wonder and generosity to anyone in need!Nate Gadol is a great big spirit with eyes as shiny as golden coins and asmile that is lantern bright. He can make anything last as long as it isneeded, like a tiny bit of oil that must stretch for eight nights, aflower that needs to stay fresh to cheer up someone ailing, or a smalllump of chocolate that grows to allow the Glasers to treat theirchildren over the holiday and, during a harsh winter when medicine isneeded more than sweets, spurs them to share what little they have withthe OMalleys. In this charming holiday hybrid story, well-knownchildrens author and editor Arthur A. Levine pairs with award-winningillustrator Kevin Hawkes to offer a mythical, magical take on the wayJewish families came to give and receive gifts over Hanukkah, just astheir Christian neighbors do at Christmas, thanks to a loving spiritnamed Nate Gadol working behind the scenes—together with a certain jollyold soul. Grade level : Kindergarten - 3 Hardcover : 40 pages Reading level : 5 - 8 years