A sweet Passover

by Lesléa Newman

Other authorsDavid Slonim (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2012

Status

Available

Call number

J 296.437 NEW

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Publication

New York: Abrams Books For Young Readers

Description

Miriam learns the meaning of Passover when her grandfather makes a special matzah dish. Includes recipe for matzah brei (similar to French toast, but with unleavened bread), and a glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish words used in the text.

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LibraryThing member kirolsen
This is a very sweet and touching story about a young girl who tires of Mahtza but soon finds that she loves it afterall and learns all about Passover. The illustrations are whimsical and fun, and in there is even a recipe in the back of the book to make your own Mat
LibraryThing member FalenD
Miriam is going to her grandparnets house to celebrate Passover with her family. She loves Passover and all the traditions that come along with the holiday. Miriam eats matzah everyday and grows tired of the taste. Due to it being Passover she is not allowed to consume bread product, but lucky for
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her her grandfather makes the best matzah brie; french toast made out of matzah.
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LibraryThing member STBA
By the last day of Passover, Miriam has had her fill of matzah. But as the family recounts why Jews eat matzah and Passover, she is convinced and tries her grandfather’s matzah brei. Recipe included

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

40 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

9781419703072

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