The Story of Passover by David A. Adler

The Story of Passover

David A. Adler

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · January 15, 2015

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring The Story of Passover.

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Who it’s for
An accessible Passover retelling pairs the holiday’s story with context for a child’s own seder.
Themes
Passover and the Exodus, Freedom from slavery, Seder meal symbolism
Genres
Passover, Judaism for Kids, Old Testament Stories

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About this book

With colorful, full-page illustrations, this Passover book for kids 4-8 tells the story of the Jewish holiday while helping children prepare for their own seder. This simple picture book introduction to the Passover story pairs an engaging retelling with bold illustrations, perfect for young readers. One of the most significant holidays in Jewish tradition, Passover commemorates Moses leading his people out of slavery in Egypt.

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This Passover book for children recounts the major events of the story in dramatic but accessible language, from Jacob settling in Egypt to the miraculous parting of the Red Sea. The text and images have been vetted for accuracy by a rabbinical authority, and the book includes an author's note about the modern Passover celebration, the seder, and how the different parts of the meal symbolize elements of the story. With its lovely colorful illustrations and simple text, this is the perfect read aloud book to accompany a Passover Haggadah for children and help prepare kids for their own seder, both at home and in the classroom.

Story Meets Seder

An accessible Passover retelling pairs the holiday’s story with context for a child’s own seder.

Come here for

  • A clear introduction to Passover’s story, from Egypt to the Red Sea
  • Colorful, full-page illustrations alongside an engaging retelling

Expect

  • Simple language and a dramatic but accessible telling
  • An author’s note on the seder and how its meal symbolizes the story

Where it sits

Judaism for Kids73%
Passover62%
Old Testament Stories55%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Passover
  • Judaism for Kids
  • Old Testament Stories
Authors
David A. Adler
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
January 15, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Passover and the Exodus · Freedom from slavery · Seder meal symbolism
Reading lane
Passover