Happy Sparkling Hanukkah (Sparkling Stories) by Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Colleen Madden Ages 2+ 14 pages Sterling October 2011 Board book     Many things associated with a family’s Hanukkah gathering sparkle, so the celebration is the ideal setting for the board book Happy Sparkling Hanukkah. This sweet story captures the main components of the holiday. In it, the stars sparkle in the night sky, the menorah shines as Dad lights the candles, the best glittery tableware is set out for the celebratory meal, the shiny driedel is spun, and the glittery presents are exchanged. Happy Sparkling Hanukkah is a great board book to introduce little ones to the holidays, sure to hold their attention as the illustrations sparkle throughout.     web reviews   Lori West/2011 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)