Charley Chipmunk and Seymour Squirrel are celebrating Hanukkah together, but when Charley forgets to bring the candles, the aroma of latkes frying in oil helps the best friends—miraculously—find a way to light the menorah.
Best friends Charley Chipmunk and Seymour Squirrel are planning their Hanukkah celebration. "I'll fry the latkes, and you bring the menorah and the candles," Seymour suggests, but when Hanukkah arrives Charley can't remember what he is supposed to bring. "I was supposed to bring the menorah, but what was the other thing?" He knew it started with the letter C. Was it cantaloupe? Carrots? Cookies? Charley's backpack is overflowing with food that starts with C, but he forgets the candles! Then the aroma of latkes frying in oil gives Seymour an idea for how to light the menorah without candles. "It's a miracle!" says Seymour. "This reminds me of the first Hanukkah."
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"The conflict resolution and the cozy illustrations make for a refreshingly thoughtful holiday tale. As sweet as Hanukkah gelt." - Kirkus Reviews
"...readers may suspect they're celebrating not just the story of Hanukkah, but also the wonder of their friendship." - Publisher's Weekly
"Young readers and listeners will enjoy the silliness, and possibly the knowledge that they have better memories or deduction skills than Charley. The solution Seymour suggests (don't try this at home) is reminiscent of the Hanukkah legend of the oil miracle." - The Horn Book Magazine
"An additional purchase for collections where Hanukkah stories are popular." - School Library Journal
"This is a warm story of friendship, creativity and having fun no matter the circumstances, this is a wonderful Hanukkah story that not only tells the story of the holiday, but centers the theme of friendship . . . This is a great read! Reviewer Rating: 5" - Children's Literature