Starred Review:

Uri and the King of Darkness

The rhyming text and bright, contrasting watercolor illustrations enliven this holiday picture book about being brave. It’s the first night of Hanukkah and Uri’s father is not yet home; as the winter night marches toward them, Uri realizes it’s up to him to face the King of Darkness. Uri’s story echoes the story of Hanukkah, which is detailed at the book’s close, and the clashing yellow and blue tones of the illustrations further reflect the victory of light over darkness.

Reviewed by Danielle Ballantyne

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