Culture and holidays are amazing, but their true importance can sometimes be overlooked. Here, we have gathered five children’s books that beautifully represent the Jewish holiday of Passover! These books are filled with iconic events, historical figures, and pages filled with wonder and knowledge of this beautiful cultural holiday. Learn about Passover and its importance with your young reader using these 5 children’s books!
On All Other Nights: A Passover Celebration in 14 Stories by Chris Baron, Joshua Levy, and Naomi Milliner
On All Other Nights: A Passover Celebration in 14 Stories provides an exciting mix of bestselling Jewish authors who have created a children’s book that explains the beating heart of Passover. From explanations of the seder — the meal of prayers, foods, and songs — to retelling the story of the Exodus, where the Jewish people gained freedom from Egypt, this book has it all. It was also named one of the best Passover books of all time by People magazine. These talented authors truly did a magnificent job capturing the essence of this great holiday for the Jewish people.
Passover: A Celebration of Freedom by Bonnie Bader, Illustrated by Jonie Stone
Passover: A Celebration of Freedom provides kids with a spectacular learning tool to know why and how Jewish people celebrate Passover. It celebrates this holiday by telling the story of Moses and how he helped lead the Israelites to freedom from Egypt. This book also covers the Ten Plagues, why and how the Red Sea parted, and the historical event of the Burning Bush in a way that preschoolers can understand. These pages are full of colorful art and easy-to-digest informative text. This Big Golden Book is one that your child shouldn’t miss out on!
My First Passover by Tomie dePaola
My First Passover is a little different from the ones above because this small, but mighty book is geared toward children from the ages one to three. This powerful book explains Passover as a time for families and friends to celebrate faith and history, all in simplified text. Tomie dePaola’s stunning illustrations provide an easy way for the youngest readers to understand the importance of this wonderful holiday.
The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah by Leslie Kimmelman, Illustrated by Paul Meisel
We all know and love the story of Little Red Hen but did you know the story of the hen who has to make matzah for Passover? In this adaptation of this story, the Little Red Hen asks her friends for help planting grains to make matzah. We know how the story goes, but this wonderful, classic tale takes a Jewish holiday twist! It’s a great tale you don’t want to miss out on!
The Story of Passover by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Jill Weber
This children’s book tells the story of the enslavement of the Jewish people by an Egyptian pharaoh. It continues to share how Moses parted the Red Sea, the ten plagues that went through Egypt, and the journey of the Children of Israel from slavery. This story of Passover is a wonderful addition to any child’s book collection!
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