2020
WISE Score
A dreidel-shaped board book that turns the classic Hanukkah song into a page-turning animal party for toddlers.
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This is a low-stress, high-reward holiday pick. It’s exactly what a board book should be: durable, interactive in a non-digital way, and focused on a single, catchy theme.
If you want to introduce Hanukkah traditions to a kid who is currently in the 'everything goes in the mouth' phase, this is a great way to do it. The animal illustrations keep it friendly, and the dreidel shape makes it stand out on a crowded bookshelf.
Perfect for babies and toddlers (ages 0-3). The thick pages and simple song lyrics are designed for tiny hands and short attention spans.
It's a cozy holiday board book featuring animal families celebrating Hanukkah. It models warm family traditions like lighting the menorah and sharing meals.
The physical design—shaped like a dreidel—is a clever touch that turns the book into a play object. Using animal characters to act out the song adds a layer of whimsy for toddlers.
It is a physical board book for babies and toddlers. There is zero chance of inappropriate content or safety issues beyond standard board-book durability.
Great for early literacy through song and rhyme. It introduces specific cultural vocabulary (latkes, menorah, dreidel) and reinforces holiday traditions through repetition.
In a world where every holiday story seems to have a 45-minute animated special attached to it, Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel! is a reminder of how much work a simple board book can do. Shahar Kober’s illustrations use animal families to ground the Hanukkah experience in a way that feels universal to a toddler.
From a developmental standpoint, this book hits the language comprehension strand of literacy perfectly. When you sing a book rather than just reading it, you're helping a child hear the individual sounds and rhythms of language. It’s a core building block for when they eventually start decoding words on their own.
Because it's shaped like a dreidel, it also serves as a 'bridge' object. For a two-year-old, a real dreidel can be a bit of a choking hazard or just plain frustrating to spin. This book lets them 'play' dreidel safely while learning the sequence of the holiday—lighting the candles, eating the food, and then the game. It’s a solid addition to any December rotation.
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