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The Book of Candles

When in a pinch use a banana

The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah by Laurel Snyder and Leanne Hatch

November 20, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

After reading the book, Shrinking Violet by Laurel Snyder, I wondered what else they had written. I found The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah (illustrated by Leanne Hatch). It is currently available (it came out mid September 2025) but I was able to find an online reader copy. I might purchase a few copies for some adult friends and/or my local library as it had a fresh take that makes it “not another Hanukkah” story. Most Hanukkah books have an ideal setting for […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Featured, Fiction, Poetry, Religion Tagged With: celebrations, faith, family, Hanukkah, Laurel Snyder, Laurel Snyder and Leanne Hatch, Leanne Hatch, Social Themes, values

BlackRaven's CBR17 Review No:492 · Genres: Children's Books, Featured, Fiction, Poetry, Religion · Tags: celebrations, faith, family, Hanukkah, Laurel Snyder, Laurel Snyder and Leanne Hatch, Leanne Hatch, Social Themes, values ·
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