Overview
Holidays are a time of tradition, sharing, and fun. This book explores the history, customs, and symbols of Passover. Learn how Passover has changed over time and how it is celebrated around the world. This beautifully illustrated history is also filled with interesting and unusual facts about the holiday such as what the Seder meal represents and why questions are asked during the Haggadah. What You Can Do During Passover and Where You Can Learn More About Passover additional resources are included.Synopsis
Holidays are a time of tradition, sharing, and fun. This book explores the history, customs, and symbols of Passover. Learn how Passover has changed over time and how it is celebrated around the world. This beautifully illustrated history is also filled with interesting and unusual facts about the holiday such as what the Seder meal represents and why questions are asked during the Haggadah. What You Can Do During Passover and Where You Can Learn More About Passover additional resources are included.
Donna Freedman - Children's Literature
"Once we were slaves. God set us free. God led us through the desert to a land of plenty." With this simple yet evocative description, author Flanagan introduces the essence of Passover in a way that children can understand. She ably supports that statement with 10 chapters of history, explanation and suggestions for modern celebrations. Kofsky's illustrations are cartoonish, but in a good way: they're kid-friendly and accessible, with a warmth and sweetness that combine with the text to make a great read-aloud. This book is a good way to reinforce the beauty of the holiday to Jewish youngsters, or to introduce it to other children in a classroom or library program. The simple yet lovely project ideas in the last chapter, "What You Can Do During Passover," are particularly useful to families with young children, preschool and elementary teachers, and librarians. There are many books about Passover and other Jewish holidays, this one is a fine addition to any library or classroom. 2004, Compass Point Books, Ages 3 to 8.
Editorials
Children's Literature
"Once we were slaves. God set us free. God led us through the desert to a land of plenty." With this simple yet evocative description, author Flanagan introduces the essence of Passover in a way that children can understand. She ably supports that statement with 10 chapters of history, explanation and suggestions for modern celebrations. Kofsky's illustrations are cartoonish, but in a good way: they're kid-friendly and accessible, with a warmth and sweetness that combine with the text to make a great read-aloud. This book is a good way to reinforce the beauty of the holiday to Jewish youngsters, or to introduce it to other children in a classroom or library program. The simple yet lovely project ideas in the last chapter, "What You Can Do During Passover," are particularly useful to families with young children, preschool and elementary teachers, and librarians. There are many books about Passover and other Jewish holidays, this one is a fine addition to any library or classroom. 2004, Compass Point Books, Ages 3 to 8.— Donna Freedman