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The Miracle Jar

A Hanukkah Story

Illustrated by Lea Lyon
Published by Tanglewood
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Sophie and her brother are excited by the arrival of Hanukkah, and they happily clean the cottage and shine the Menorah as their gift to the family. But when their mother shares her worry that they do not have enough cooking oil to last eight days, their father tells them the story behind the holiday celebration and the miracle of the oil. Inspired by the story, the family creates its own Miracle Jar and watches the oil disappear as they enjoy the special food that each day brings. The family's hope and faith is confirmed when a last wipe of the cloth produces enough oil to prepare the eight day's treat.

About The Author

Audrey Penn takes her one-woman educational program, the Writing Penn, into schools, libraries, and children’s hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. She is also highly sought after as a conference keynote speaker by groups of teachers and other professionals who work with children.

About The Illustrator

Lea Lyon is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and portrait artist who has made a childhood dream come true. Lea loved to draw and paint as a child, taking art classes and painting in oils when she was 12 years old, and has made her childhood wish to be a children’s book illustrator come true.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Tanglewood (September 8, 2011)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781933718491
  • Ages: 4 - 7

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