Just in time for the holiday season, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski makes her dazzling picture-book debut with this warm-hearted, magical, funny, and inventive story that celebrates Hanukkah and the power of a child's imagination, with rich, vivid art by Ariel Landy.
On the first night of Hanukkah, my parents gave me a dragon...
Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with Rachel as she receives eight magical presents--one for each night. There's a playful dragon, a gleaming treasure chest, some rowdy unicorns, a book that sends her back in time...and more. But are the gifts what they seem to be? When Rachel gathers with family and friends to light the menorah, she'll discover the true magic of Hanukkah. From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski comes this enchanting, playful, and richly imagined story that is destined to become a new holiday classic.
Praise for A Dragon for Hanukkah:
"A smile on every page. This is the most joyful Hanukkah picture book I have ever read." -- Emily Jenkins, author of the Sydney Taylor Award-winning All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
"I love, loved this book! A Dragon for Hanukkah is a magical celebration of family, friends, and the gifts of imagination, with a lovely surprise twist." -- Alan Silberberg, author of Meet the Latkes
Praise for Whatever After:
"An uproariously funny read. The swift pace of the tale and non-stop action... will enchant readers from the first page." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Hilarious... with unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power." -- Booklist
"Giddy, fizzy, hilarious fun!" -- Lauren Myracle, author of Luv Ya Bunches
"Tons of fractured fairy tale fun!" -- Meg Cabot, author of Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls and The Princess Diaries
"The feminist in me adored it, and the mother in me loved how my daughter would long to cuddle in close as we read together." -- Danielle Herzog, blogging for The Washington Post Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @sarahmlynowski.
Ariel Landy has been illustrating her whole life, starting with crayon portraits of her cats, dogs, and hamsters. She is the illustrator of the Good Dog series and picture books such as Gitty and Kvetch. Originally from Boston, she currently lives in the south of France with her family. Her favorite Hanukkah song is "I Have a Little Dreidel". Visit her online at ariellandyart.com.
