This is really lovely! Thank you to Staṡa Morgan-Appel for posting this on Facebook.
A few years ago, apparently a lovely picture book was released proposing a Ninth Night of Hanukkah in honor of the helpers (link goes to an NPR page). I admit I got a little teary at the author Erica Perl talking about the inspiration for the story.
If you’re interested in the book, you can find it at Bookshop.
My library has it!!! Gonna go get that ASAP