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Series: Shalom Sesame


Cover art for THE COUNT'S HANUKKAH COUNTDOWN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
by Tilda Balsley, Ellen Fischer, illustrated by Tom Leigh

"It may not be the most traditional-looking celebration, but the familiarity of Grover and the Count will draw little ones in, with the added fun of counting aloud and recognizing the numerals 1 through 8 continuing the engagement. (Picture book. 3-5)"
A family visit from Israel to Sesame Street includes a traditional Hanukkah observance while the number-obsessed Count happily looks for ways to include the perfect Hanukkah numeral 8 whenever possible. Read full book review >