On Passover

by Cathy Goldberg Fishman

Other authorsMelanie W. Hall
Paper Book, 1997

Call number

J 244 Fishman Copy 2

Tags

child, passover

Subjects

Passover Juvenile literature

Publication

New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c1997.

Description

As her family prepares for Passover, a little girl learns about the many traditions which are part of the celebration of this holiday.

User reviews

LibraryThing member coolcaro
This book tells the history of Passover and the traditions associated with it while telling the story of a young girl preparing for Passover. This story is great for a read aloud to elementary school students and allows them to see what some cultures may celebrate in the Spring. The book also uses
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 Hebrew words traditionally used during Passover, and it conveniently puts these words in italics with a glossary in the back so students and teachers can refer back to it and know what each word means. The illustrations complement the text beautifully, making this a very appealing book.
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Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
CCBC Choices (1997)

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Status

Checked out
Due 2023-05-09

Call number

J 244 Fishman Copy 2

ISBN

0689805284 / 9780689805288

Barcode

30402098553524

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