Happy Llamakkah!
Laura Gehl, illustrated by Lydia Nichols
Lydia Nichols
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming picture book Follow along with the Llama family's Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehl's lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols's vibrant illustrations make for a festive read. The book also features kid-friendly back matter, with expanded information on the holiday's history and traditions.
Laura Gehl is the author of One Big Pair of Underwear and the Peep and Egg series, among other books for children. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC, and is a frequent presenter at synagogues, Jewish day schools, and Jewish preschools, in addition to secular events. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her family. Lydia Nichols is a redheaded illustrator and anthropomorphizer. She feels very lucky to illustrate all sorts of things, including picture books such as I Thought I Saw a Lion!, I Thought I Saw a Dinosaur!, My Shape is Sam, and Space Matters. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with two cats and one human.