A companion book to 'My First Chanukah' (Putnam), the board book's simple text and colorful illustrations convey the basic facts and the celebratory feeling of the holiday. DePaola ends the book with the age-old exhortation, ''Next year in Jerusalem!''

PreS-K-- The introduction to the Four Questions, ``Why is this night different from all other nights?'' traditionally asked at the beginning of the Passover Seder, is used both to open this board book and to provide a unifying theme. Basic concepts and vocabulary are explained in simple language; full-color illustrations provide visual clarification. An excellent way to introduce the holiday to very young children. --Susan Kaminow, Arlington County Public Library, VA