Written and illustrated by “Bub,” Eight Fairy Nights is crafted to nurture a meaningful and fun Hanukkah experience.
The story captures the magic of Hanukkah and illuminates the importance of “standing up for what we believe.”
The book engages children intellectually and emotionally in understanding the admirable qualities of the Maccabees, with the Fairies representing the magic of the oil burning eight nights. Each Fairy portrays a different admirable Maccabee trait.
“Fairy Cards” and Riddles liven up traditions and engage excitement for the holiday and the hand-drawn illustrations give the book a unique one of-a-kind appeal.
Eight Fairy Nights is a family initiative and tradition with “Bub and Pop’s” two sons’ wonderful families and four beautiful granddaughters.
JTA’s review for the book follows:
Eight Fairy Nights
Imagined and illustrated by Bub
BookBaby; ages 4-8
Penny Schwartz
Bub’s unique Hanukkah story introduces young kids to a fairytale version of the Hanukkah story and the Maccabees — who are lauded for their courage. Readers then meet eight fairies with eight virtues, one for each night. The book captures Bub’s enthusiasm for celebrating Hanukkah, and her weakness for riddles.
Without referencing God’s hand in the Hanukkah miracle, Eight Fairy Nights may be especially appealing to secular and humanist Jews.