Praise for The Light from My Menorah 2025 School Library Journal "10 Nonfiction Titles Showcasing Holidays Around the World" Feature The Children's Book Council "Hot Off the Press: September 2024" Feature "Emphasizing hope, beauty, and unity, this quietly powerful story demonstrates that people honor traditions in unique ways, while all are recognizing comfort and love as symbolized by light."--School Library Journal "Glowing light swirls around the planet, connecting a wide variety of holiday celebrations in this warm, cozy, lyrical picture book.It's an artful, evocative representation of an element that connects many fall and winter holidays across the globe."--Booklist "A glowing ribbon winds through the pages, providing a lovely visualization of the metaphorical light that different traditions all bring to the world.A shining paean to winter traditions around the globe."--Kirkus Reviews "Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy Krathong.are portrayed broadly in the work.

A glimmering stream appears throughout Blinick's layered digital artwork."--Publishers Weekly "The Light from my Menorah is a bright and fascinating way for children to learn about the role light plays in various holiday traditions."--YA Books Central "This book is a lovely meditation on various holidays from around the world that sparkle with light and warmth. A gentle introduction to the special days of other religions, emphasizing what they all have in common."--All Done Monkey.