Children’s Book Review: Passover Magic
Passover Magic
Publisher: Amazon Children’s Publishing
Release Date: February 1, 2011
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Publisher’s Description:
Passover is always a magical time, but this Passover is extra-special since Molly’s uncle Harry brings his latest magic tricks and new bride, Aunt Eda. When Uncle Harry hides the afikoman, Molly and her siblings must think carefully about the importance of Passover while they search for it. Will they discover the whereabouts of the matzoh and win the prize for finding it?
This book assumes that the child reading is probably Jewish and has some familiarity with Passover traditions. Throughout the story, the traditions and the reasons behind them are explained somewhat but not in great detail. After the story ends, there is a page at the end titled The Story of Passover that explains in greater detail the Biblical reason for Passover and its traditions. If you or your child are unfamiliar with the details, I would recommend reading this page first – it will help the story make more sense.
This was a heartwarming story that focused on family, food, and fun at the Seder. The illustrations were bright and colorful. I think this is a great Passover picture book for early elementary school age kids whether Jewish or not.
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(I received this book courtesy of the Amazon Vine program.)
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