Grover's Eight Night of Light (Sesame Street)

Join Grover, Elmo, and their Sesame Street friends as they celebrate the joyful holiday of Hanukkah! In this delightful story, Grover invites everyone to his home for eight wonderful nights filled with light, laughter, and learning. Together, they light the menorah, spin the dreidel, share delicious latkes, and discover the meaning of Hanukkah traditions in a fun and friendly way.

Designed for young readers, this book introduces the customs and symbols of Hanukkah through the charm and warmth of familiar Sesame Street characters. With colorful illustrations, stickers, a poster, and Hanukkah cards, children can enjoy a hands-on learning experience that brings the holiday to life.

Grover’s Eight Nights of Light beautifully celebrates friendship, kindness, and togetherness reminding little ones that the true light of any holiday shines brightest when it’s shared with friends.

1. Bibliographic Information

• Title: Grover’s Eight Nights of Light (Sesame Street)
• Author: Jodie Shepherd
• Illustrator: Joe Mathieu
• Publisher: Random House Children’s Books / Random House Books for Young Readers (Pictureback series)
• Publication Date: September 19, 2017
• Format / Pages: Paperback, 24 pages.
• ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1524720735
• Suggested Age Range: Approximately ages 2-5 or 3-7 years, depending on description.
• Special Features: Includes stickers, press-out Hanukkah cards, and a poster with a Hanukkah party game.

2. Content Summary & Themes

This delightful book takes the beloved character Grover (from Sesame Street) and his friends through a cheerful celebration of Hanukkah.

• The story opens with Grover inviting his friends to a Hanukkah party at his house on Sesame Street.
• Young readers are introduced to why and how Hanukkah is celebrated: lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, enjoying latkes, and spending time with friends.
• Beneath the holiday-celebration fun, there are gentle messages of friendship, kindness, inclusion, and respect—aligned with Sesame Street’s mission to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.