Let's Have a Seder [Hardcover]

Miriam Sagasti (Author), Madeline Wikler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1997 | Age Level: 2 and up

Light the candles,
Watch them shine,
Tonight we drink
Four cups of wine...
A very first seder service.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS. An unsuccessful board-book introduction to Passover. A young boy and girl demonstrate a few customs and symbols of the seder for a group of anthropomorphic animals (panda, rabbit, dog, sheep, mice, and birds). Brightly colored pencil illustrations in a cartoon style show each animal neatly dressed, including kippah (skullcap) or hair ribbon. The candles are lit, wine glasses filled, the seder plate displayed, and "We wash...We dip...We hide...We read.../How once the Jewish slaves were freed." Door and window are opened for the Prophet Elijah, and everyone falls asleep on the table or floor. Wikler's attempt at rhyme overshadows her effort to provide an appropriate introduction to the holiday for very young children. Conspicuously missing are mention of the matzoh?a Passover staple and integral ingredient in the service?and the elaborate place settings that are typical of this multicourse symbolic meal. Tomie dePaola's My First Passover (Putnam, 1991; o.p.) offers an excellent overview that includes large, clear illustrations of seder items and mentions each part of the service, allowing for adult elaboration as needed.?Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 12 pages
• Publisher: Kar-Ben Pub (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929371410
• ISBN-13: 978-0929371412
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #808,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars non religious book for young kids with great illustrations, February 21, 2011

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This review is from: Let's Have a Seder (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book with fun pictures (with lots going on in them) for small children. It describes various parts of the Passover seder without overly religious language. My toddler asks to read it over and over again!