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| Grade 2 Up-Miracles (big and small) and family stories are celebrated in this charming tale. Owen Block, aged six and a half, has just been named O.C.L.-Official Candle Lighter. Each night, as he performs his duty, he listens to Grandma Karen's cozy stories of family life. One tale is of a soldier from Iowa whose search for a miracle to save his dying wife leads him to call every Jewish name in his hometown phone book (all five of them) to ask the family to pray, with happy results. The holiday acts more as framework for these small vignettes than as the main event, but various traditional activities are explored. A brief retelling of the Hanukkah legend and blessings in Hebrew, English, and transliteration appear at the end of the book. McElmurry's gouache illustrations add a light, humorous touch. Adults will appreciate the lessons gracefully imparted, and children will enjoy the silliness of Grandma's fanciful, zany family stories. Readers will recall this title long after the holiday has passed.-M. A.
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| I just bought this book as a gift for a family member, but after reading it to my daughter, I may pick up another copy for her. I love that the book isn't directly about the Hannukah story itself, but about a little boy and his family Hannukah celebrations. The characters in the book are terrific. Owen is a very believable almost-seven-year-old and his Grandma Karen is the Grandma we all wish we had. The seven stories within the story keep the reader going through the eight nights of Hannukah and each is delightful by itself. However, they come together very nicely at the end of the book.
One thing I really like about this book is that Christmas is also mentioned. Owen explains to his friend Buster that his family has a Menorah instead of a Christmas tree. Buster thinks it's "cool" that Owen gets to light the candles himself. Christmas lights and decorations are also central to one of Grandma Karen's stories. One of my favorite illustrations shows a neighborhood of houses decorated for the holidays, some with Christmas lights and others with Menorahs.
The wonderful illustrations really add to the charm of this book. I think kids and adults will enjoy "It's A Miracle" over and over, year after year. |
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