The story of Passover

by Norma Simon

Other authorsErika Weihs (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 1997

Call number

J 244 Simon Copy 1

Tags

child, passover

Subjects

Passover
Passover Juvenile literature
Seder Juvenile literature
seder

Publication

[New York] : HarperCollins Publishers, c1997.

Description

Describes the origins and traditions of Passover, in particular the special meal called the Seder.

User reviews

LibraryThing member katykids
This book tells the true story of Passover, but if it was just a fictional story then it would not be for kids. The content is disturbing about the ten plagues. It was interesting for me as I knew nothing about Passover but I'd be hesitant to read it to a child unless they were studying Judaism.
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LibraryThing member raizel
The story of Passover from the Bible with an aside that ancient Egyptian texts "wrote very little about the Hebrews." I disagree with some of the author's retelling; e.g., the Hebrews built store cities, not temples and pyramids; Moses didn't quite make it to Canaan. I would add that the drops of
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 wine taken from each Seder participant's cup for the plagues is meant to diminish our joy.
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Awards

CCBC Choices (1997)

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Status

Available

Call number

J 244 Simon Copy 1

ISBN

0060270624 / 9780060270629

Barcode

30402092137274

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