MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL
This is the story of a Jewish girl named Malka and her family who all live in Poland. Malka’s family prepares for and celebrates Hanukkah. Suddenly, there is a knock at the door and an old peddler asks to come in and join them. The man plays games and tells stories to Malka’s family. When the family goes to bed, the peddler departs leaving only his sack and a note. When everyone wakes up, they open the sack to find a books and beautiful bolts of silk for their father to make and sell clothing to make more money.
I would use this book in my classroom during the winter holidays as a read aloud or book choice for students to read independently as we study various cultural celebrations. It is important for teachers to incorporate all cultures when celebrating the holidays. This book offers values, vocabulary and information about Hanukkah from the Jewish culture.
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