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Hanukkah in Alaska

By Barbara Brown · Read by Molly Ephraim

Illustrated by
Stacey Schuett
Published by
Henry Holt and Company
Official grade range
2nd–3rd
Official run time
7:00
Grade 27 minute videoTraditionPlaceProblem Solving

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Why this book fits

An Alaskan child describes how winter wildlife, limited daylight, and a surprising Hanukkah solution shape family life.

Second graders can integrate setting details with cultural tradition and explain how place affects a family’s experience.

Teaching focus

Explain how a distinctive setting shapes events, problems, and traditions.

Original activity

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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.

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