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For many Jews, myself included, Passover is a favorite holiday. Instead of going to synagogue, we celebrate at home with family and friends, gathering around the Seder table to re-live the story of the Jewish people\u2019s Exodus from Egypt. We celebrate through prayers, songs, and, most of all, food. It takes a lot of preparation to get ready, such as cleaning out any trace of chametz<\/em> (leavened bread) from the house, cooking special dishes for the Seder, and getting the kids ready for the holiday. Here are some of my favorite books to help the youngest celebrants get excited for Passover.<\/p>\n

no no 9780744091847 Baby\u2019s First Passover<\/i> by DK <\/p>\n

It is never too early to share the Passover tradition with your little one! With vibrant real-life photos and a padded board book format that is perfect for little hands, Baby\u2019s First Passover<\/i> is a great way to introduce your child to this popular Jewish festival.
\n(Ages 0 \u2013 3)<\/i> <\/p>\n

9780593563885 Passover: A Celebration of Freedom<\/i> by Bonnie Bader, illustrated by Joanie Stone <\/p>\n

This gorgeous Little Golden Book is the perfect way to introduce Passover to preschoolers. Children will learn about the history behind Passover, why it\u2019s important, and how people celebrate it.\u00a0\u00a0
\n(Ages 2 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780593118139 Meet the Matzah<\/i> by Alan Silberberg <\/p>\n

From the creator of Meet the Latkes<\/i><\/a> comes another festive and fun holiday story for kids! Alfie Koman is a piece of matzah who wants to share the Passover story with his classmates. But when Loaf, the school sourdough bully, tries to mess up his story, Alfie goes into hiding. Will he and his best friend Challah Looyah ever work up the courage to get the story right?
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780593224038 Passover, Here I Come!<\/i> by D.J. Steinberg, illustrated by Emanuel Wiemans <\/p>\n

Follow along with a family as they prepare for and celebrate Passover. Short, bouncy poems guide the reader through each aspect of Passover, from food and decor to family gatherings and the significance of the holiday.
\n(Ages 4 \u2013 6)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780593519837 The Night Before Passover<\/i> by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois <\/p>\n

In this book, part of the beloved The Night Before series<\/a>, readers meet a little girl who is excited to spend Passover with her family. Told in the style of Clement C. Moore\u2019s classic tale, kids can learn all about the Passover traditions including reading the Haggadah, eating matzoh, and asking the Four Questions.
\n(Ages 4 \u2013 6)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780823458257 Matzah Day!<\/i> by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Jason Kirschner <\/p>\n

In this delightful rhyming story, a family enjoys a festive Passover with lots<\/i> of matzah dishes \u2014 lox, stuffing, pizza, and candy. The book includes an afterward about Passover, recipes, and a guide to making homemade matzah.
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780593617786 Afikoman, Where\u2019d You Go?<\/i> by Rebecca Gardyn Levington, illustrated by Noa Kelner <\/p>\n

This lively hide-and-seek adventure illustrates many kids\u2019 favorite part of the Seder \u2014 looking for the afikoman! Follow along as six kids (and a pet dog) search each room of the house. Readers will love finding the afikoman on every page and will be delighted by a surprise ending.
\n(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n

9781465494856 Ultimate Sticker Book Passover<\/i> by DK <\/p>\n

What better way to learn about Passover than with an activity book and reusable stickers? Photos, facts, and activities encourage kids to understand why we celebrate Passover. This book is the perfect screen-free activity to educate your kiddos and keep them occupied.
\n(Ages 5 \u2013 9)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780525647225 It\u2019s Passover, Grover!<\/i> by Jodie Shepherd, illustrated by Joe Mathieu <\/p>\n

Grover\u2019s hosting Seder this year, and the guests keep pouring in. Fortunately, the traditional Passover invitation \u2014 \u201cLet all who are hungry come and eat\u201d \u2014 ensures room for everyone. Stickers and a press-out card game make this one an extra fun addition to the holiday festivities.
\n(Ages 2 \u2013 5) <\/i><\/p>\n

9780448447919 My First Passover<\/i> by Tomie dePaola <\/p>\n

Through simple text and charming illustrations, Tomie de Paola answers the cornerstone question of every Seder: \u201cWhy is this night different from all other nights?\u201d This adorable board book is the perfect gift for even the littlest Seder-goers.
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780593462546 More Than Enough<\/i> by April Halprin Wayland, illustrated by Katie Kath <\/p>\n

More Than Enough<\/i> has all of the hallmarks of a classic picture book: a simple story, captivating illustrations, and a timeless message. The title comes from the English translation of \u201cDayenu,\u201d a beloved Passover song (and notorious earworm, if you ask my uncle). As readers follow a mother and her young children doing errands to prepare for the Seder, they will learn about gratitude for the freedom we have today.
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n

9781984895516 The Passover Mouse<\/i> by Joy Nelkin Wieder, illustrated by Shahar Kober <\/p>\n

Inspired by a passage in the Talmud, this charming and witty Passover story features a little mouse who disrupts a town\u2019s preparations for the holiday when it steals a piece of chametz<\/i> just as all the houses have been swept clean. Weaving together themes of kindness, community, tradition, charity, and forgiveness, it is a modern holiday classic.
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 7)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780823445622 The Passover Guest<\/i> by Susan Kusel, illustrated by Sean Rubin <\/p>\n

I love The Passover Guest<\/i> \u2014 not only because it\u2019s a sweet story with enchanting illustrations but also because its historical Depression-era Washington, D.C. setting makes it different from most Passover stories. In this beautifully reimagined classic story for young readers, Muriel gives her last coin to a strange magician, sparking a special visit from Elijah the Prophet during her family\u2019s Passover Seder. What transpires next is absolutely magical.
\n(Ages 4 \u2013 8) <\/i><\/p>\n

9780823448425 Pippa’s Passover Plate<\/i> by Vivian Kirkfield, illustrated by Jill Weber <\/p>\n

Rollicking rhymes and vibrant illustrations combine to make Pippa’s Passover Plate<\/i> a wonderful holiday read-aloud for kids. When Pippa realizes she’s misplaced her Seder plate, she must bravely ask her frightening neighbors for help. A cute story that shows the special significance of the Seder plate and the six items that generally go on it.
\n(Ages 4 \u2013 8) <\/i><\/p>\n

9780823429028 The Story of Passover <\/i> by David A. Adler, illustrated by Jill Weber <\/p>\n

This kid-friendly version of the Passover story has bright, lively illustrations that are sure to captivate young children. (If they\u2019re anything like mine, they\u2019ll especially love the depictions of the ten plagues.) Some vivid images might be scary and some of the vocabulary may be unfamiliar to the littlest readers, so I recommend reading this one together.
\n(Ages 4 \u2013 8) <\/i><\/p>\n

9781580898829 Welcoming Elijah<\/i> by Leslea Newman, illustrated by Susan Gal <\/p>\n

As a boy and his family move through the rituals of Seder, a tiny kitten wanders through the dark and windy streets alone. In lush, atmospheric illustrations, the boy and the kitten appear to mimic each other \u2014 and then, as the boy throws open the front door for the prophet Elijah (his favorite part of the celebration), the two finally come face to face.
\n(Ages 5 \u2013 8) <\/i><\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2016 and updated in 2025.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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