Let's Have a Seder - Hardcover

Sagasti, Miriam; Wikler, Madeline

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0929371410 ISBN 13: 9780929371412

Publisher: Kar-Ben Pub, 1997

Synopsis

A young boy and girl introduce the customs and symbols of the seder to a group of animals

About this title

From School Library Journal:

PreS. An unsuccessful board-book introduction to Passover. A young boy and girl demonstrate a few customs and symbols of the seder for a group of anthropomorphic animals (panda, rabbit, dog, sheep, mice, and birds). Brightly colored pencil illustrations in a cartoon style show each animal neatly dressed, including kippah (skullcap) or hair ribbon. The candles are lit, wine glasses filled, the seder plate displayed, and "We wash...We dip...We hide...We read.../How once the Jewish slaves were freed." Door and window are opened for the Prophet Elijah, and everyone falls asleep on the table or floor. Wikler's attempt at rhyme overshadows her effort to provide an appropriate introduction to the holiday for very young children. Conspicuously missing are mention of the matzoh?a Passover staple and integral ingredient in the service?and the elaborate place settings that are typical of this multicourse symbolic meal. Tomie dePaola's My First Passover (Putnam, 1991; o.p.) offers an excellent overview that includes large, clear illustrations of seder items and mentions each part of the service, allowing for adult elaboration as needed.?Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kar-Ben Pub
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0929371410
• ISBN 13: 9780929371412
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 12
• Illustrator: Sagasti Miriam