Hamantaschen for Hanukkah?!

Name: Hamantaschen for Hanukkah?!
Brand: Collective Book Studio
Price: 37.75 AUD
Availability: PreOrder

A Tale of the Wise People of Chelm

By: Maurice J. Elias, Hector Belasco (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 3 November 2026

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Format
Hardcover

Age
4 - 8

Grade
P - 3

Dimensions(cm)
26.7 x 21.6 x 1.0

Hardcover

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Available: 3rd November 2026

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A playful Chelm folktale filled with humor and old-world charm, Hamantaschen for Hanukkah?! follows two wise siblings as a holiday mix-up turns into a celebration of tradition, laughter, and knowing when to trust your own understanding.

Oy vey. Is it Hanukkah or Purim?

In the famously foolish town of Chelm, the adults believe themselves to be very wise. So when a letter arrives from the chief rabbi wishing them a happy Purim, no one questions it, even though it is clearly Hanukkah. Soon the town is baking hamantaschen, sewing Purim costumes, and preparing for the wrong holiday altogether.

Only siblings Shmendrick and Mushka notice the mistake. As the adults argue and celebrate with great confidence, the children quietly decide to honor the holiday they know is correct, while still finding joy in the mix-up. Rooted in classic Chelm folklore, this joyful story celebrates humor, tradition, and the gentle wisdom of paying attention.

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