|Listed in category:
Have one to sell?

Dreidel That Wouldnt Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah by Seif Simpson, Martha

by Seif Simpson, Martha | HC | VeryGood
ThriftBooks
(3933202)
Registered as a business seller
US $5.82
Approximately£4.30
Condition:
Very Good
May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ... Read moreAbout condition
Breathe easy. Free postage and returns.
Postage:
Free Economy Shipping.
Estimated between Sat, 26 Jul and Wed, 30 Jul to 94104
Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab reflect seller's dispatch time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of order receipt, and will depend on the delivery service selected and receipt of cleared paymentcleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods, and are an estimate only.
Located in: Aurora, Illinois, United States
Returns:
30 days return. Seller pays for return postage.
Payments:
    Diners Club

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:376031915472
Last updated on 25 Jun, 2025 03:12:22 BSTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller notes
“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781937786281

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
World Industries wisdom, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1937786285
ISBN-13
9781937786281
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201611906

Product Key Features

Book Title
Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin : a Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Toys, Dolls & Puppets, Holidays & Celebrations / Hanukkah, General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Religious / Jewish
Publication Year
2014
Illustrator
Bernhard, Durga Yael, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Martha Seif Simpson
Format
Picture Book

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-016126
Reviews
Simpson uses familiar European folk-tale motifs, which Bernhard matches with paintings of an Old World setting; both illustrate how humility outshines greed and arrogance. Backmatter explains the real miracle of Hanukkah and the holiday's significance as well as rules for playing dreidel. A sweet original tale with a timeless, though not holiday-specific message., Simpson uses familiar European folk-tale motifs, which Bernhard matches with paintings of an Old World setting; both illustrate how humility outshines greed and arrogance. Backmatter explains the real miracle of Hanukkah and the holiday's significance as well as rules for playing dreidel. A sweet original tale with a timeless, though not holiday-specific message. Kirkus K-Gr 2- In this gentle parable, a peddler gives a splendorous Hanukkah dreidel to the greedy owner of a toy shop with the admonishment that '...the miracle of Hanukkah cannot be bought'... Folkloric watercolor illustrations in a pale palette are appropriately soft in tone while images of the toys offering their own expressive impressions of the goings-on inject a bit of humor. A lovely choice for those wishing to circumvent the more commercial aspects of the holiday. School Library Journal, K-Gr 2- In this gentle parable, a peddler gives a splendorous Hanukkah dreidel to the greedy owner of a toy shop with the admonishment that '...the miracle of Hanukkah cannot be bought'... Folkloric watercolor illustrations in a pale palette are appropriately soft in tone while images of the toys offering their own expressive impressions of the goings-on inject a bit of humor. A lovely choice for those wishing to circumvent the more commercial aspects of the holiday.
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Second Grade
Synopsis
"This dreidel doesn't work!" the father had cried. "What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work?" the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game., Age range 5 to 12 "This dreidel does not work!" the father had cried. "What do you mean?" the shopkeeper asked. "How can a dreidel not work?" It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decided to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart?, This dreidel doesn t work the father had cried. What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work? the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game.", It was the most beautiful dreidel the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. Two children insisted that they had to own it, but for them it didn't spin. Would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart?
LC Classification Number
PZ7.S6073Dre 2014

Item description from the seller

Seller business information

I certify that all my selling activities will comply with all EU laws and regulations.
About this seller

ThriftBooks

98.9% positive Feedback19.7M items sold

Joined Mar 2015
Registered as a business seller
Just Voted on Newsweek - ThriftBooks ranks #1 America's Best Online Shops 2025 in Office, Electronics & Media sector, Media category!!ThriftBooks is a fully independent seller of used books, having ...
See more

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable postage cost
5.0
Delivery time
5.0
Communication
4.9

Popular categories from this shop

Seller Feedback (5,686,482)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • c***m (410)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    WOW!; I cannot believe this 3 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 05/05, Mon, Received 05/08, Thu to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
  • a***r (375)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    i am so happy to have every book of this series! the price of the book & the shipping is very reasonable! the book was as described & was in excellent condition! it was shipped quickly & arrived quickly! the books are always packaged carefully so they arrived undamaged! the communication from the sellers is always excellent--they go out of their way for excellent customer service! i have been a repeat customer from this seller & always will be! this seller is the best bookseller on ebay!
  • l***b (331)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    5 STARS on ALL aspects... ITEM AS DESCRIBED - 5 STARS... PACKAGING & SHIPPING - 5 STARS... VALUE OF ITEM RECEIVED - 5 STARS... COMMUNICATION - 5 STARS. Would highly recommend this seller to all Ebay buyers without any reservations. Thanks again for your business with BB812, and we do appreciate your care and consideration of our offer. HAPPY EBAY LIFE !!!