FICTION

The Story of Passover

by David A. ADLER
illus. by Jill Weber. 32p. ebook available. Holiday House. Apr. 2014. Tr $15.95. ISBN 9780823429028. LC 2012045839.
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Gr 1–3—Similar in format and scope to Adler and Weber's The Story of Hanukkah (Holiday House, 2011), this simple yet dramatic story retells the Children of Israel's exodus from slavery in Egypt. Nothing is whitewashed in the text or the illustrations; slaves are beaten and killed, babies are drowned in the river, Moses attacks and kills a slave master, the Angel of Death visits the Egyptians, and Pharaoh's army is swallowed by the sea. However, readers already familiar with this narrative will appreciate the straightforward honesty and will relish the detailed, expressive, acrylic illustrations. An author's note, providing more information about the traditions and customs of the holiday, is appended. A great read-aloud for the Passover seder, this is a welcome addition to holiday book shelves.—Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL
Adler follows up The Story of Hanukkah with the Passover story. The straightforward text touches on Jacob and the Children of Israel, slavery and Pharaoh's cruelty, Moses's encounter with the burning bush, the ten plagues, and the Red Sea escape. Weber's expressive, rich-hued acrylics play up the drama but also offer reassurance and even some humor through small, eye-pleasing details.
Reviewed by Rachel Kamin , Apr 01, 2014

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