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On Passover
This easy reader picture book provides a colorfully illustrated story about the origins of Passover and the traditions of the holiday celebration. Reprint.
40 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1997
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March 30, 2011
I chose this book off a featured library shelf because the illustrations spoke to me. When I came to the book’s Goodreads’ page, I noticed that this author has several other Jewish holidays themed books, and I’m now interested in reading them all, especially if they are illustrated by the artist who did the illustrations for this book.
I love the illustrations. They are my cup of tea. Just beautiful in style and the colors used and how they were used is so appealing to the eye.
The story, of a boy who asks questions and goes through the “five senses” of Passover, is perfect for the holiday. A bit about its history and traditions, and its sights, smells, tastes, sounds, and its things to feel and, as the book says, dyenu - any of them would be enough. Every year at Seders that are held the first two nights of Passover, the story behind the holiday is told, so the fact that the kid in the book is asking questions he already knows the answers to is particularly fitting. It doesn’t take that many years of participation for children to learn why and how Passover is celebrated.
The story didn’t soar and I was a little surprised at the lack of showing any but traditional gender roles, but the story does its job, and I think many kids would enjoy it around Passover time, whether they observe the holiday annually and know it well or whether they’re just learning about its meaning and how it’s celebrated.
There is a glossary at the end of the book, covering about a dozen words and phrases that have a connection to the holiday.
Well, and for obvious reasons I tend to most enjoy all vegan Passover Sedars, and there are “approved” vegan foods to substitute for the traditional ones; at these meals, many of the foods have symbolic meanings. I’ve also enjoyed my share of more traditional Passover meals that add in some vegan dishes. The foods mentioned in this book are the traditional animal and plant based mix. Natch.
I love the illustrations. They are my cup of tea. Just beautiful in style and the colors used and how they were used is so appealing to the eye.
The story, of a boy who asks questions and goes through the “five senses” of Passover, is perfect for the holiday. A bit about its history and traditions, and its sights, smells, tastes, sounds, and its things to feel and, as the book says, dyenu - any of them would be enough. Every year at Seders that are held the first two nights of Passover, the story behind the holiday is told, so the fact that the kid in the book is asking questions he already knows the answers to is particularly fitting. It doesn’t take that many years of participation for children to learn why and how Passover is celebrated.
The story didn’t soar and I was a little surprised at the lack of showing any but traditional gender roles, but the story does its job, and I think many kids would enjoy it around Passover time, whether they observe the holiday annually and know it well or whether they’re just learning about its meaning and how it’s celebrated.
There is a glossary at the end of the book, covering about a dozen words and phrases that have a connection to the holiday.
Well, and for obvious reasons I tend to most enjoy all vegan Passover Sedars, and there are “approved” vegan foods to substitute for the traditional ones; at these meals, many of the foods have symbolic meanings. I’ve also enjoyed my share of more traditional Passover meals that add in some vegan dishes. The foods mentioned in this book are the traditional animal and plant based mix. Natch.
October 29, 2012
"On Passover" by Cathy Fishman is an excellent children's book that deals with the Jewish holiday, Passover. It takes you through the traditions of Passover through each of your senses. What do you hear, feel, smell, see, taste during Passover... read the book to find out! It is a very informative book but also an entertaining one that students would enjoy reading and learning about.
The illustrations are very detailed and appropriate for the book. They do an excellent job of telling the story, and really fit the theme of the book.
I would recommend this book to any teacher or student interested in learning about different religious cultures.
The illustrations are very detailed and appropriate for the book. They do an excellent job of telling the story, and really fit the theme of the book.
I would recommend this book to any teacher or student interested in learning about different religious cultures.
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