Authors who write Passover children's books have approached the subject in many different ways. Some books are intended to be read solo while others are meant to be read aloud. Many books are filled with facts and fall into the category of non-fiction while another group are … [Read more...]
Four New Picture Books for Passover
Each year, a new selection of Passover picture books becomes available. I would like to focus on four Passover children’s books that were published during the last couple of years- The Story of Passover, Let My Children Cook, The Longest Night, and Stone Soup With Matzo Balls. … [Read more...]
Two Passover Picture Books By Lesléa Newman
If someone mentions the word Passover, I immediately think of all of the special foods that are eaten during the holiday. Thus, I was immediately drawn to two picture books by Lesléa Newman- Matzo Ball Moon (Clarion, 1998) and A Sweet Passover (Abrams, 2012). In Matzo Ball … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Benjamin of Tudela
Introducing primary aged children to history is essential. A well-designed picture book is one method worth pursuing. Anyone seeking information about medieval life should read The Travels of Benjamin of Tudela: Through Three Continents in the Twelfth Century (Douglas & … [Read more...]
Lost European Jewish Synagogues Illustrated in Holocaust Picture Book
Millions of Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Some of their tragic stories are captured in published books and videos while a tremendous amount of information remains hidden in archives and in people’s homes around the world. Authors of children’s books have focused … [Read more...]
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