Dayenu! A Favorite Passover Song

by Traditional, Miriam Latimer (Illustrator)

Overview

This joyous board book is perfect for any Passover celebration!

Day-Day-enu,Day-Day-enu,Day-Day-enu,Dayenu Dayenu!Combining the festive cheer of the beloved Passover song with a melodic recounting of the Jews' exodus from Egypt to Israel, this board book will be the perfect addition to any family tradition. With Miriam Latimer's charming illustrations, children and parents alike will be even more inspired to shout, "Dayenu!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545312363
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2012
Pages:	14
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Miriam Latimer is a freelance illustrator who produces both editorial art and childrens books. Miriam lives in the United Kingdom but you can visit her at www.miriamlatimer.co.uk.

Editorial Reviews

In this appealing board book for toddlers, the traditional “Dayenu” song chanted at the Passover seder takes center stage. Bright illustrations depict scenes mentioned in the song, including many of the awesome miracles celebrated during the holiday. The Jews’ exodus from Egypt is shown with happy men, women, and children playing musical instruments and carrying their belongings; the sea splitting for the newly freed nation is charmingly simple, perfect for little learners. The “Dayenu” refrain, which recurs after each stanza, shows a rejoicing family enjoying different aspects of the traditional meal, including approaching the table set with wine and the seder plate; reading from the Hagaddah, the standardized prayer book for the meals; and eating typical Jewish fare of chicken soup and matzo balls. Small children will enjoy turning these pages and learning some basic details of the holiday. Up to age 3. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

A delightful addition to celebrate both religious identity and family togetherness.”—KIRKUS“Appealing.. Charmingly simple, perfect for little learners…Small children will enjoy turning these pages and learning some basic details of the holiday.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

From the Publisher

A joyful, child-friendly version of a traditional Jewish song. A large, extended family enjoys the Passover meal together. Verses tell the dramatic story of Exodus, which is depicted in simple, though sometimes crowded scenes (the Jews advancing over the bed of the Red Sea may even elicit chuckles). They alternate with the chorus, which is accompanied by depictions of the present-day traditional dinner. Repetition builds a sense of purpose and revival. "Day-Day-enu / Day-Day-enu, / Day-Day-enu, / Dayenu, Dayenu, Dayenu!" The modern-day little girl's actions are sweetly and recognizably childlike; she eagerly greets her grandparents, sips her soup and then falls asleep, curled up on the dining-room chair as her relatives continue their conversation. Here's a delightful addition to celebrate both religious identity and family togetherness. (Board book. 1-4)

Kirkus Reviews