Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion

by Eric A. Kimmel

Eric A. Kimmel, America's foremost author of children's Judaica has drawn together Passover stories, commentary, poetry, music, art, and prayers that span four continents and 3000 years!

In this rich and fascinating compilation, beloved storyteller Eric A. Kimmel presents every element--from beginning to end, in reflection upon three millenniums of Jewish life around the world. This book will not only make this multi-layered holiday accessible to people of every background, it also makes this timeless-ever changing holiday relevant to today's readers.

Genres: Childrens, Religion, Nonfiction, Jewish

144 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2004

About the author

Eric A. Kimmel is an American author of more than 150 children's books. His works include Caldecott Honor Book Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman), Sydney Taylor Book Award winners The Chanukkah Guest and Gershon's Monster, and Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale.
Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lafayette College in 1967, a master's degree from New York University, and a PhD in Education from the University of Illinois in 1973. He taught at Indiana University at South Bend, and at Portland State University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Education.
Kimmel lives with his wife, Doris, in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book during Passover as extra learning, but didn't use it during a seder. I loved the historical illustrations and texts, and definitely learned some new facts about Jewish Passover history that I didn't know before. It probably wouldn't function well as a sole haggadah for a seder, but is interesting as a "companion" for adults, teens, or older children.

[Talia Katz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book from the Library and will DEFINITELY make it a companion to my Passover Seder have a priority to purchase it. Recommend for anyone especially those wanting more to the traditional Passover Seder or maybe a non-Jew who wants to add a bit more to the traditions beyond the traditional Haggadah!

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finally sat down and read most of this book. It's not a haggadah, but a collection of stories that are arranged in the order of the seder. It's the kind of thing you could read aloud to kids in the family in the week or two leading up to the seder. Some of the stories are fascinating, some are mundane, but taken all together, it's a good way to gain some familiarity with the stories and traditions surrounding Passover. I would suggest it as a read-aloud to kids ages 5 to 9.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Passover companion - Stories, poems and songs with rich illustrations and reproductions.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting and informative. I imagine this would be a good Passover companion, but for me it was a very good introduction to this Jewish celebration.

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

...review coming soon...

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative and beautiful but occasionally dull.