The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol

Written by Arthur A. Levine and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Nate Gadol is a great big spirit with eyes as shiny as golden coins and a smile that’s lantern-bright. He can make anything last as long as it’s needed: a tiny bit of oil that must stretch for eight nights, a flower that needs to stay fresh to cheer up someone ailing, or a small lump of chocolate that grows to allow the Glasers to treat their children over the holiday—a miracle allowing them to share what little they have in a harsh winter when medicine is needed more than sweets.

In this charming holiday story, well-known children’s author and editor Arthur A. Levine pairs with award-winning illustrator Kevin Hawkes to offer a mythical, magical take on how Jewish families came to give and receive gifts over Hanukkah—just as their Christian neighbors do at Christmas—thanks to a loving spirit named Nate Gadol working behind the scenes with a certain jolly old soul.