Matzah Belowstairs



Title:  Matzah Belowstairs
Author:  Susan Lynn Meyer
Illustrations:  Mette Engell
Publisher:  Kar-Ben Publishing
ISBN:  9781541521681

About Passover (Fri, Apr 19, 2019 – Sat, Apr 27, 2019)
“Passover is a week-long holiday, celebrated in the spring, when the Jewish people remember the biblical exodus from Egyptian slavery. It is ushered in with a Seder, a festive meal of prayers, readings, songs, and the tasting of symbolic foods.”

Review:
Miriam Mouse and her family are getting ready for Passover belowstairs just like the family abovestairs. The only problem for Miriam is that her little mouse family had no matzah. She went abovestairs and waited patiently for crumbs from Eli and his family. Miriam heard footsteps and noticed the matzah being hidden under a bookshelf. She grabbed it and is caught by Eli. What do you think will happen next?

This heartfelt story represents Jewish culture and holiday with friendship and sharing. Young readers will enjoy learning about Passover. Parents and teachers can share the history and story behind this celebrated holiday. Colorful illustrations and easy to read sentences will engage beginner readers in this story.


Courtesy of Kar-Ben Publishing

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