Passover!

by: Roni Schotter; Illustrated by Erin Eitter Kono

Published by: Little, Brown and Company

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

Roni Schotter has written an important children's book that will entertain but also will explain the Jewish holiday of Passover.

Moe's family gathers together to celebrate Passover. At Passover no one is turned away. The family shares a delectable meal, called the Seder. They read the story of how they are now free. They are no longer slaves. Grandpa hides the matzoh and it's a surprise to learn who finds it.

At the end of the book there is a page that explains the holiday of Passover. Children will learn about the Seder, a special book called the Haggadah, what certain foods represent and why Matzoh is the only bread eaten during the eight days of Passover and what part opening the door plays in the ceremony. And then there is the prize! Read and learn about it.

Passover! is a book to share with your children before Passover begins. It is also a book that children who are not Jewish can read and learn about the traditions, and religion of others who are most likely their friends and neighbors. The illustrations are inviting. They make you want to pull up a chair and share the Seder with Moe and his family.

Armchair Interviews says: Passover! is a book both children and adults, Jewish and those who are not will enjoy and can learn from.