A Different Kind of Passover

by Linda Leopold Strauss, Jeremy Tugeau (Illustrator)

Overview

Jessica loves spending Passover with her grandparents. But this year, Grandpa is sick and can't lead the seder like he always does. Jessica knows Passover won't be the same. But maybe she can find a way to include Grandpa in the seder—and make the holiday as joyful as ever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781512401028
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.90(d)
Lexile:	AD630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Linda Leopold Strauss is a graduate of Vassar College and Columbia University. She has been writing for young people for over 40 years and has published ten books for children. Her books and stories have been translated into French, Italian, German, and Swedish. She lives with her husband in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, and writes on the top floor of her tall, skinny house.

Jeremy Tugeau graduated from Syracuse university with a degree in Illustration. He has illustrated many children's books including Always an Olivia and Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles. He lives in Ohio with his wife and children.

Editorial Reviews

"Any child who has ever celebrated a holiday when someone special couldn’t attend will relate to A Different Kind of Passover. But even those who haven’t will appreciate the sentiments expressed and the lovely twist author Linda Leopold-Strauss has added in this heartwarming story I’m delighted to share.




Grandpa is sick and has just come back home from the hospital. That means the Passover seder will be different this year and narrator Jessica wonders how that will change things, especially now that she’s going to ask the Four Questions in Hebrew. And since she’s finding it hard to imagine a seder without Grandpa, Jessica soon realizes it doesn’t have to be that way. Grandpa may be nearby tucked in bed, and wearing pajamas, but how convenient that '… Grandpa’s door opens to the dining room?' notes an enthused Jessica. When Grandpa questions his participation in such attire, Grandma remarks, 'Does God care if you’re in your pajamas?' The plan is hatched and the seder will take place with most things remaining the same as always and just a few things different like Grandpa reclining in bed and cousin Mark 'getting to sip sweet wine instead of grape juice, since he has just had his bar mitzvah.'




The joy of family and tradition in this story is wonderfully conveyed through Tugeau’s muted illustrations. I love the varied perspectives he shares, especially the ones where we know it’s Grandpa looking out on his family seated around the dining room table. Nothing says everyone must be in the same room for a seder so when Jessica comes up with the great idea to include Grandpa by leaving his bedroom door open, it’s symbolic in so many meaningful ways. Leopold-Strauss has created a sweet and thoughtfully written seder story that will resonate with young readers for years to come."—Good Reads with Ronna

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