The Passover Zoo Seder

K-Gr 2—The animals at the Great Zoo want to have a seder to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. Who will lead it? Why, the lion, of course, who keeps order with a "Ma-Roar!" If you do not get the play on words, then this book is not for you; it is written from an insider perspective and is not meant to educate readers, despite the inclusion of a somewhat tongue-in-cheek glossary. Forced rhymes, tongue-tying alliteration, overly long text, and shaky logic make the book a difficult read. Amateurish cartoon sketches in felt tip and crayon do nothing to enhance the story. A word search and crossword puzzle, both inappropriately difficult, are included at the end, encouraging defacement of the book. Libraries can pass on this title.—Heidi Estrin, Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL