As Hanukkah approaches, don’t forget to include the youngest readers in your family! There are so many great Hanukkah board books to introduce kids to all of the traditions and fun of the holiday. Familiar characters including Elmo and Curious George celebrate the holiday with their friends while interactive lift the flap books entertain the youngest of readers.  Below is a list of great board books to introduce young infants and toddlers to traditions ranging from playing with dreidels to lighting the menorah.

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Happy Hanukkah, Curious George

Written by H.A. Rey

This tabbed board book shares a sweet story starring the beloved character as he celebrates Hanukkah with his friends. From learning about the menorah to playing with dreidels, this book introduces kids to many of the symbols of the holiday. Young children will enjoy the playful illustrations as well as the tabs along the edges of the book.

Elmo’s Little Dreidel

Written by Naomi Kleinberg

This board book shows the beloved character visiting a friend’s house for the first night of Hanukkah. Kids will recognize some of the traditions of Hanukkah as the characters eat potato pancakes, play dreidel and light the menorah together. The simple story and the bright illustrations will have kids wanting to read the story again and again.

Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy

Written by Don Freeman

This book tells the story of Corduroy’s Hanukkah party with his friends. This introduction to the traditions of Hanukkah is easy for very young children to understand. The bright illustrations depicting the adorable stuffed bear will also keep them entertained. Who doesn’t love the adorable Corduroy?

My First Chanukah

Written by Tomie dePaola

This board book is a great introduction to Chanukah traditions for young readers. The lovely illustrations are warm and inviting, which is classic Tomie dePaola. Kids will learn more background on the symbols and the holiday while reading simple explanations and pictures.

Hanukkah Is Coming!

Written by Tracy Newman

Join a mother, father, daughter, son and family dog as they prepare for their Hanukkah celebrations. The rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a fun book for parents and kids to read together.

Where Is Baby’s Dreidel?: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Written by Karen Katz

In this adorable lift the flap book, Baby is on a quest to find her dreidel. The cute illustrations will also unearth other symbols of Hanukkah in a way that small children will enjoy!

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!

Written by Shahar Kober

This is a cute board book shaped like a dreidel which introduces kids to the classic song “I Have a Little Dreidel”. Kids will enjoy singing along with the text as well as looking at the adorable illustrations depicting animal families taking part in Hanukkah traditions.

Hanukkah Lights

Written by David Martin

This book is a great introduction to the holiday of Hanukkah for very young infants and toddlers. The simple illustrations and rhyming text will keep the youngest readers interested. The book introduces Hanukkah traditions and symbols and also  invites kids to count along as the candles are lit.

There are so many fun Hanukkah board books for the youngest bookworms in your family. I’ve created a printable list of these books for easy reference. Grab it here. Even if you don’t celebrate, consider introducing your children to the holiday! Do you have any favorite Hanukkah books for the young children in your family?