★ A Best Jewish Holiday Children's Book of 2024 — Association of Jewish Libraries "Clever and entertaining!" — School Library Journal "A diverse group of kids (and one mischievous cat) hippity-hopping their holiday hearts out." — The Horn Book "Learning about Hanukkah, singing and dancing, laughter and joy all in one little book!" — The Sydney Taylor Shmooze   Celebrate the Festival of Lights with latkes, dreidels, and dancing fun in Hanukkah Hippity-Hop —a lively, rhyming board book for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.   March like a Maccabee and stomp your feet! Shake like the jelly in a doughnut treat!   This joyful, interactive Hanukkah book invites young children to move, laugh, and learn through playful rhymes and read-aloud fun.   With bouncy rhymes, lively prompts, and vibrant art, Hanukkah Hippity-Hop will be a holiday favorite.   Perfect for: Baby's first Hanukkah board book - Hanukkah gifts for toddlers and preschoolers - Jewish books for children ages 0-4 - Interactive holiday storytimes at home, preschool, or synagogue - Families seeking fun, diverse Hanukkah books   Whether you're celebrating Hanukkah for the first time or sharing a cherished tradition, Hanukkah Hippity-Hop brings wiggles, giggles, and holiday cheer to every little reader . ★ Best Jewish Holiday Children's Books of Fall 2024. "This board book is a fun read-aloud, with adorable bright pictures and an interactive way to learn the basics about Hanukkah." — Association of Jewish Libraries "Whether the children are jumping like a sizzling latke or twirling like a dreidel, each movement is fun, memorable, and representative of a specific element of the Hanukkah holiday... Accessible, fun, and interactive, this board book fits well with any Hanukkah storybook collection for young readers. VERDICT A clever and entertaining story that will brighten library shelves during the Hanukkah season." — School Library Journal "This board book dances through the details of Hanukkah, urging young listeners to spin like a dreidel and jump like a latke in a pan. Bold illustrations feature a diverse group of kids (and one mischievous cat) hippity-hopping their holiday hearts out amid Hanukkah treats, decorations, and spinning dreidels. A jaunty introduction to Hanukkah activities for the toddler set." — The Horn Book Magazine, Holiday High Notes 2024 "This book is everything a board book should be! It is cute and fun, with engaging pictures for the youngest readers. The rhyme is spot-on and fun to read aloud. The text is brief enough to hold very young readers' attention while also conveying an entertaining story with bright, energetic words. Every page invites children to get up and move while simultaneously teaching them about Hanukkah. A really enjoyable read!" — Perfect Picture Book Friday "Hanukkah Hippity-Hop is a perfect board book for the little ones just learning about every Jewish child's favorite holiday. Barbara Kimmel's short, memorable rhyming lines will get the kids chiming in after a couple of readings... In the kinetic illustrations by Ana Zurita, a diverse group of kids practically jump off the page. They will have the readers hippity-hopping along with the story... Learning about Hanukkah, singing and dancing, laughter and joy all in one little book!" — The Sydney Taylor Shmooze "Now, more than ever, combining movement and joy is so important in child development. Kimmel has captured the warmth of the holiday home and the diversity of our faith. This will stay in the holiday library of families for years to come." — Kathi Frankel, RPT, MS, Physical Therapist and Developmental Specialist, Owner of Bear With Me Family Physical Therapy Barbara Kimmel is an award-winning children's book author and playwright. She writes playful, interactive stories that delight the youngest readers. Barbara loves folk art, stand-up comedy, and hot fudge (with or without the ice cream!). She and her husband have three children and live in Atlanta, Georgia.    Ana Zurita lives in Spain. She was born by the sea in Valencia, where she completed her studies in Fine Arts. She is a big fan of the beach in winter, the color yellow, the smell of old books, and heavy blankets. She has illustrated many picture books.