“My Matzah,” by Ann Koffsky, published by Apples & Honey Press
Introduce Passover to our youngest children with this bright, engaging, and sweet board book. Toddlers will search for the afikomen high and low, on and under different spaces until it’s found. And then… Munch! Crunch! Enjoy the afikomen!
“Let’s Meet Matzah Bakers,” by Tzirel Strassman, published by Targum Press
This fascinating book delves into the world of matzah baking and will certainly deepen your appreciation for the thin, crunchy matzahs we eat at our seders. If you can’t visit a matzah bakery, this book is the next best thing. The photos and text highlight each step and will captivate readers of all ages!
“Zayde Babysits Before Passover,” by Jane Sutton, illustrated by Kate Chappell, published by Kar-Ben Publishing
This adorable picture book preparing children for the seder celebrates the special grandparent-grandchild bond. The vibrant, humorous illustrations are sure to bring smiles to young and old alike as the family comes together to celebrate the holiday.
“Pesach Guess Who?: A Lift the Flap Book,” by Ariella Stern, illustrated by Patti Argoff, published by Hachai Publishing
Engaging, bright, fun and informative, this interactive book is a fabulous way to introduce the holiday and story of Passover. With clues to help children guess a “Who am I?” question, children will lift a flap to discover the answer and delight in doing it over again and again.
“The Curious Case of the Pot Roast: A Passover Mystery,” by Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh, illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt, published by Green Bean Books
This is the picture book for the curious, for the children who love to ask questions or to inspire children to ask questions, which, after all, is a part of our Jewish tradition. Bonus points for the tie-in to our seder’s four questions. With humorous prose and delightful, warm illustrations, this joyous book is a fun way to introduce Passover. The mystery of why the ends of the Passover pot roast are always cut off will leave readers chuckling and is an excellent way to foster discussion about your family Passover traditions and why you do them.
“Passover on Everest,” by Rachelle Burk, illustrated by Craig Orback, published by Intergalactic Afikomen
Touching and uplifting, this picture book is filled with Jewish joy and pride. Cheryl and Nikki Bart are a mother-daughter team of mountain climbers, but what they love the most is celebrating Jewish holidays. When they’re set to climb Mt. Everest, they mourn the opportunity to have a Passover seder. But the kindness of one of the sherpas — trained mountaineers — makes sure they have everything they need to celebrate the holiday. Young readers will find inspiration and conviction to honor their Jewish faith wherever they are in this world.
Additional books:
“Roadside Seder” by Anna Levine, illustrated by Naama Lahav, published by Apples & Honey Press
“Matzah Day!” by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Jason Kirschner, published by Holiday House
“Happy Passover, Edie Rose!” by Joy Preble and illustrated by Valeria Cis, published by Kar-Ben Publishing
“A Persian Passover” by Etan Basseri, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh, published by Kalaniot Books
“An Invitation to Passover” by Rabbi Kerry Olitzky and Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen, illustrated by Mariia Kolker, published by Kalaniot Books
“Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail,” by Lesleá Newman, illustrated by Susan Gal, published by Charlesbridge
“The Passover Guest,” by Susan Kusel, illustrated by Sean Rubin, published by Neal Porter Books
The Chronicle ‘Book Corner’ column is by author Liza Wiemer, of Fox Point, who has taught in nine of our Milwaukee-area Jewish religious schools and day schools. Her latest novel, “The Assignment,” is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
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