Hooray! It's Passover! [Library Binding]

Leslie Kimmelman (Author), Susan G. Truesdell (Author), John Himmelman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

The lovable family from Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights comes together once again, this time to celebrate Passover. They sing songs, say prayers, eat special foods and play a special Passover game. Young readers will delight as the simple text and playful illustrations introduce them to all the traditions of this joyous and important holiday. Full color.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Both Jewish and Gentile children can enjoy themselves as Kimmelman presents the basic elements of Passover from the point of view of a young Jewish child surrounded by an extended, loving family (including at least six orange tabby cats!). Her engaging text is rendered visually with a straightforward appeal by illustrator Himmelman. Objects, customs and foods (the Haggadah, the Seder itself, matzo, etc.) are addressed in the text. For both children and adults not familiar with the origin and meaning of Passover and the symbolic significance of elements of the Seder, there is an explanatory essay in the back of the book. Ages 3-9.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1?This cheerful account begins with a paperdoll-like family enthusiastically greeting their guests for the Passover celebration. In the simplest of terms, Kimmelman's child narrator touches briefly on many of the elements of the Seder, with various family members taking part, until at last the meal is served. Two double-page spreads depict the riotous after-dinner search for the afikomen, the hidden piece of matzah. Although the book ends without the completion of the Seder service, sufficient information is provided to give young children a good, upbeat introduction to the holiday. A final page contains further details about Passover.?Marcia W. Posner, Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County, Glen Cove, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Econo-Clad Books (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613127420
• ISBN-13: 978-0613127424
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,166,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate text, lousy art, misses the point., April 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hooray! It's Passover! Board Book (Hardcover)

We were very disappointed in this book for our young son. The author seems not to know that "brave Moses" is never mentioned in ANY Haggadah; the artist seems not to know that the holiday candles are never picked up to be lighted. The author seems to think that finding the afikomen is the whole point of the holiday. We regret buying this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's favorite, May 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Hooray! It's Passover! Board Book (Hardcover)

This is one of my daughter's favorite books! We started reading it to her several weeks before Passover to get her ready for the holiday. She understood the seder much better from having read the book first, I am certain. She is especially taken with the smiling, happy characters in the pictures. The book may not describe _exactly_ what happens at your Passover seder, but no two families seem to do everything the same way anyway. I really liked how it conveys the importance of family being together and of the central rituals of the evening. We are still reading the book often, though Passover is long over.

4.0 out of 5 stars A picture book to prepare for Passover, April 4, 2011

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This review is from: Hooray! It's Passover! Board Book (Hardcover)

A young girl describes the night her "relatives come from far and near to share our Sedar dinner." Her mom lights the holiday candles. The large extended family eats traditional Passover foods. And her grampa tells the story of Moses leading the Jews out of Egypt.

This picture book provides information about Passover but doesn't overwhelm young readers with details. The illustrations invite readers more as you look at the prayer books, foods, and special clothing.

A fun book for 3-8 year olds!