The book
What is The Hanukkah Fairy?
The Hanukkah Fairy is a rhyming picture book by Elise and Donny Dykowsky, illustrated by Tincho Schmidt. A girl who feels left out of the holidays becomes the Hanukkah Fairy and brings a spark to all eight nights, with help from Pup and trouble from a gelt-stealing troll named Grizzlebottom.
What ages is the book for?
The Hanukkah Fairy is for children ages 3 to 10. Its rhyming story is made to be read aloud, so younger children can enjoy it with a grown-up and older readers can join in.
Is it just for families who celebrate Hanukkah?
The story celebrates Jewish joy and Hanukkah traditions, and welcomes anyone who wants to read along. Belonging, courage, and kindness are at its heart.
Where can I buy the book?
The Hanukkah Fairy is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback and Kindle, on Apple Books, and at Barnes & Noble. Signed copies are in the Fairy Gift Shop. If your local shop doesn’t have it in stock, please request it.
When was it published?
October 15, 2026, by The Hanukkah Fairy LLC. The paperback is 72 pages.
The tradition
How does the tradition work?
She hides, you seek. Each night of Hanukkah a grown-up hides the Fairy somewhere new. Kids who find her, and who have been helpful and kind, might get a little treat. Leave a jelly donut out at bedtime, because fairies get hungry, too.
Do we need a plush toy to enjoy it?
No. The book is a complete adventure on its own, and the free 8-Night Kit includes a paper Fairy to cut out and hide. The plush pals are still in development.
Is it like Elf on the Shelf?
It is a nightly hide-and-seek, so families who know that tradition will feel at home. The Fairy has her own story, and she isn’t watching anyone. There is no naughty list. Kindness earns a treat.
When is Hanukkah in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4. The eighth candle is lit on Friday, December 11.
The free kit
What is The Fairy’s 8-Night Kit?
A free eleven-page printable: a paper Fairy and Pup to cut out, a card for each of the eight nights, eight notes from the Fairy, a menorah to color and five coloring pages.
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