In Passover, young readers will learn about this Jewish holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Passover, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Passover online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

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A young girl hears her father singing these words and knows it is time to get ready for Passover. Time to eat special food on special Passover dishes. Time to tell the Passover story and take part in the Seder. During the celebration of Passover, there are many things to see, taste, smell, hear, and feel. And as the girl follows her senses and asks questions about all she encounters, she discovers in he own hert what Passover really means.

Explains the origins, meaning, symbols, and traditions associated with Passover.

Pictures and text explain the background and symbolism of the Passover Seder.

Describes the preparations for Passover and the traditional celebrations, including saying the Kiddush, setting the seder plate, and eating matzo, and explains the religious and historical significance behind each tradition.

A story about Moses and how he helped the Jews escape from Egypt to the Promised Land. Includes information about the significance of Passover and the Seder meal today, a Passover recipe, and the words to a popular Passover song.

Tells the story of the enslavement of the Children of Israel by the pharaoh, the coming of Moses, the ten plagues that struck Egypt, and the delivery of the Children of Israel from slavery, the event that became known as Passover.

Describes the events which led to the liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, and explains some of the Passover traditions and customs.

A simple description of the food and activities at a Seder, the ritual meal of Passover, including an explanation of their historical and symbolic significance.