
By April Halprin Wayland, Katie Kath (Illustrator)
A family celebrates Passover with gratitude, tradition, and a hidden surprise.
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Join a Jewish family as they prepare for Passover, embracing gratitude with each tradition. From market visits to Nana's house, they savor every moment. Will they find the hidden afikomen? Experience the warmth of family, delicious meals, and the spirit of 'Dayenu' in this charming tale.
A family’s Passover celebration is equal parts warmth and charm in this cozy picture book, with the traditional seder song “Dayenu” as the grateful refrain.
In this story told in spare, lyrical prose, a Jewish family prepares for their Passover seder, visiting the farmer’s market for walnuts, lilacs, and honey (and adopting a kitten along the way!), then chopping apples for the charoset, and getting dressed up before walking to Nana’s house. The refrain throughout is “Dayenu”—a mind-set of thankfulness, a reminder to be aware of the blessings in each moment. At Nana’s, there’s matzo ball soup, chicken, coconut macaroons, and of course, the hidden afikomen. After opening the door for Elijah and singing the verses of “Chad Gadya,”Nana tucks the children in for a special Passover sleepover.
This warm, affectionate story embraces Passover in the spirit of dayenu, and offers a comprehensive glossary—it’s a perfect read for the entire family in anticipation and celebration of the holiday.
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