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This is Our Seder

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I purchased this book to read to my 3-year old daughter's pre-school class, and was extremely disappointed when it arrived. It is a picture book. The only text are 4-8 word sentences starting with "This is our night for coming together" on the first page. The remainder of the book does not even consist of sentences; only 4 word phrases describing the pictures. For example, "the wine for blessing", and "the water for washing" with pictures of each.
This book would probably be fine for a family who already understands the concepts and reasons for the Seder and the Passover holiday. However, it was not useful when I needed to give a group of 3-year olds who all celebrate Easter, a glimpse of the traditions and story behind my daughter's holiday.

I purchased this book to read to my 3-year old daughter's pre-school class, and was extremely disappointed when it arrived. It is a picture book. The only text are 4-8 word sentences starting with "This is our night for coming together" on the first page. The remainder of the book does not even consist of sentences; only 4 word phrases describing the pictures. For example, "the wine for blessing", and "the water for washing" with pictures of each.
This book would probably be fine for a family who already understands the concepts and reasons for the Seder and the Passover holiday. However, it was not useful when I needed to give a group of 3-year olds who all celebrate Easter, a glimpse of the traditions and story behind my daughter's holiday.

I purchased this book to read to my 3-year old daughter's pre-school class, and was extremely disappointed when it arrived. It is a picture book. The only text are 4-8 word sentences starting with "This is our night for coming together" on the first page. The remainder of the book does not even consist of sentences; only 4 word phrases describing the pictures. For example, "the wine for blessing", and "the water for washing" with pictures of each.
This book would probably be fine for a family who already understands the concepts and reasons for the Seder and the Passover holiday. However, it was not useful when I needed to give a group of 3-year olds who all celebrate Easter, a glimpse of the traditions and story behind my daughter's holiday.

This is Our Seder is a wonderful family book! Every generation is depicted and participates. What a spirited celebration for the youngest child to have with her/his early experience of Passover. I recommend this book heartily.

This book offers a wonderfully refreshing glimpse into the rich tradition of vital Jewish tradition. It is full of humor and wamrth. The text is simply written with beautiful illustrations. It's just right to introduce a growing child to a family tradition.

I thought it was a very cute book which I think my nieces would enjoy very much. I would reccomend it to anyone with little children as an introduction to the wonderful experience of the Seder.

I have shown the book to quite a few of my Jewish friends and colleaques at work and they loved it and said it was very nicely done. The pictures are great and it is very helpful in explaining traditions that may be confusing to children.

Very young ones will love this book. It's got great illustrations that kids can relate to. The text is simple, almost like a poem. Very good as a reading aloud book!