On the First Night of Chanukah
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Tuesday Tales – Chanukah Bugs
A year ago, I wrote about a great book that my little guy received from his speech therapist called Snow Bugs. The book is written and masterfully illustrated by pop up author book extraordinaire David A. Carter. Carter has many other books that we have seen, but I have always wanted to view one in particular. Enter JSL’s speech therapist and her Chanukah gift that was left with his things last week.
Like Snow Bugs
Each night of Chanukah, we are presented with a box to open on the page.
Then there is a flap, pull, or other item which will real something inside. On the first night, we meet The Shammash Bug.
Not only did my little guy love reading about the different Chanukah Bugs, but I did as well. Nana was also mesmerized when she looked inside. The details of the pop-ups make it a book that adults will really appreciate. Kids may even notice that the Storyteller Bug is actually reading a familiar book. Now to share two of my favorite bugs (hard to narrow it down).
I know that this book will be gifted for family and friends in the future, both children and young at heart.
Have you read any of David A Carter’s books? I would love to know. I would also like to hear about what have you read recently? Please be sure to link up to your Tuesday Tales and/or leave a comment below. Include something you read on your own, with a child or someone else. Tuesday Tales are all about spreading the love for books.
Disclosure: As mentioned, the book was a gift to my son from his teacher. Two Amazon Affiliate links are included. Should someone purchase these from Amazon I will receive a small percentage of the sale. As always, all opinions are my own.
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The Festival of Lights Begins Tuesday Night
On Tuesday night, Jewish families will gather together to light their menorahs to commemorate the miracle of long ago. Every family has their own traditions that they pass along to the next generation. TechyDad and I are really trying to focus on the miracle of Chanukah and not on the gift giving and material items. The reality is that those are not really what the holiday is about. Society has pushed it to this more thanks to being at the same time of year as Christmas.
Yes, we will be giving the boys some gifts, but nothing extraordinary. This year, we hope to make some potato latkes, spin the dreidels, dance to Chanukah music, and sit together for family time while watching the menorah shine.
Something else I can not wait to share with the boys are the fun new series of 30 second Chanukah tips from Mama Doni. Yes, this hip and rockin’ mama shares eight of her tips including:
- Makin’ Lotsa Latkes!
- Get Your Dreidel On!
- The Story of Chanukah
- Are you Gr8teful?
- Is it “Chanukah” or “Hanukkah?”
- Honey This Ain’t Money
- Gobble Up Some Sufganiyot!
- Eight Special People in Your Life
Here are the videos, which will play one after the other:
I love how fun, energetic, and informative they are. Mama Doni also gives great items to talk/write about with older children. Do you have a favorite tip from the videos?
Disclosure: I found these videos thanks to subscribing to Mama Doni’s YouTube Channel. I enjoyed them and wanted to share with other families.
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A Pirate’s Life on Ice
Heading to Disney on Ice, I knew that there would be a section of the show that would really get the attention of my little guy. You see, JSL loves pirates. We had his pirate birthday party earlier in the year. He has a pirate costume, and he is in love with Jake and the Never Land Pirates from Disney Junior. So when I heard that there was going to be a segment about Peter Pan, I knew that Captain Hook and his other pirate friends would be there.
Peter Pan was the last main segment before the finale of the Disney on Ice production of Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey. We got to see Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John fly around and it was magical.
This was fantastic and I could see that the boys loved it, but their faces lit up when Captain Hook and Smee came onto the ice. Of course, that was nothing like the looks when a giant pirate ship, version of the Jolly Roger, came on with a slew of pirate friends.
I even captured part of this on video for the kids to enjoy later on.
Even two weeks after the show, the magical moments are still strong for our entire family. These are the items I cherish.
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Menorah Making
Dear JSL,
Friday morning, you had a surprise at school. Your teachers helped you to bring something very special out to me. I was in love the moment I saw it.
Yes, your class had made these beautiful menorahs. My favorite part is your class photo from this year right on it. I also love how you designed the menorah with the sparkle stickers and real dreidel attached to it.
On the way home from school, you had a little concert in the car. Without any prompting, you belted out the following words over and over again.
Thank you for sharing all that you have learned this year in school. You have grown so much and are getting to be such a big kid.
Love,
Mommy
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