Chanukah Children's Books & Toys

Chanukah for children — story books and picture books, dreidels and games, craft kits and activities, children’s menorahs, toys and gelt. Everything to make the eight nights something children take part in rather than watch.

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Frequently asked questions

At what age should a child get his own menorah?
Many families start a boy lighting around the age he can do it safely and reliably — often five or six, sometimes earlier with supervision. Customs on when children light differ, so follow your own family practice. A sturdy, low, wide-based menorah matters far more than a decorative one at that age.

Are children’s menorahs safe?
The ones made for children are designed with stability in mind — wider bases, lower profiles, less likely to tip. No open flame is ever unsupervised, but a well-designed children’s menorah is considerably safer than handing a child an ornamental one.

What should I buy to keep children busy over Chanukah?
Craft kits, dreidel games and activity books carry an afternoon far better than anything else, and books read in the week before build anticipation. Buy before Chanukah rather than during — the shops are busiest exactly when you need them.

What age are the Chanukah books for?
The range runs from board books for toddlers through to chapter books for older children. Where the publisher states a reading level we list it; otherwise tell us the age and what they have enjoyed and we will suggest something suitable.

What is gelt and do children still get it?
Chanukah gelt is money given to children on Chanukah — nowadays often chocolate coins alongside actual money. It remains one of the most reliable small gifts for a child, and is worth buying early since it sells out.

What is a good Chanukah present for a child?
For younger children: a book, a craft kit and a good dreidel. For older ones: a game, a chapter-book series, or their own menorah if they are ready for it. Spreading small presents across the eight nights works better than one large one on the first.

When should I order?
Allow about two weeks for shipping. Children’s Chanukah stock moves fastest of anything in the store, so early Kislev is the sensible time.