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One Candle
by Eve Bunting
ISBN: 0060281154
ISBN-13: 9780060281151
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
As her family begins to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, a woman shares the story of how she risked her life to celebrate the holiday while she was imprisoned at the Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published date: 2002
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 10.75 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Ages: 1 to 2
Synopses
Every year a family celebrates Hanukkah by retelling the story of how Grandma and her sister managed to mark the day while in a German concentration camp.
Publisher's Notes
"Why do you think Grandma wants to do this every year?"I don't know for sure. But I think it has to do with being strong in the bad time and remembering it in the good time. For one family the traditional Hanukkah celebration has a deeper meaning. Amidst the food and the festivities, Grandma and Great-Aunt Rose begin their story-the one they tell each year. They pass on to each generation a tale of perseverance during the darkest hours of the Holocaust, and the strength it took to continue to honor Hanukkah in the only way they could. Best-selling author Eve Bunting's touching and joyous story about the importance of remembrance is exquisitely rendered by K. Wendy Popp's remarkable pastels. One Candle reaffirms the values of tradition and family, but also shows us that by continuing to honor the tragedies and the triumphs of the past there will always be hope for the future.
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2002 Joanna Cotler Books/HarperCollins, NY; ISBN 0-06-028115-4.. 1st printing, horizontal format hardcover with pictorial covers, dust jacket with matching covers; both the book & jacket are in fine condition, with clean, unmarked pages. A family's deep feelings for Hanukkah. A lovely book, beautifully illustrated in soft pastel color illustrations by Wendy Popp. ( more information) Offered by Al Mason - Books (United States)
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Joanna Cotler Books, 2002 Incredibly illustrated story of Hannukah during the Holocaust. Almost no wear anywhere on the book. A wonderful story that reminds us all of all we have to be grateful for. Just lovely.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Popp, K Wendy. ( more information) Offered by Sleepyside Books (United States)
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Joanna Cotler. Hardcover. 0060281154 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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