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Passover Books

Recorded cassette (RC) and braille (BR) copies of these books about Passover are available from the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library. Passover starts on April 2 this year. Please contact the library to order any of these books. Electronic braille versions of books in this list are available to registered Web-Braille readers and are listed as links.

Grades K-2
Grades 2-4
Grades 3-6
Grades 4-7
Grades 5-8

Grades K-2

  • The matzah that papa brought home by Fran Manushkin.
    Print/Braille. A cumulative rhyme story, written in the style of "The House That Jack Built," that explains what happens to the matzah Papa brings home for the family's Passover Seder. Includes definitions of Passover foods and traditions. For grades K-3.
    • BR 10029
  • Matzah ball: a Passover story by Mindy Avra Portnoy.
    Aaron is a fan of the Baltimore Orioles, and he has a chance to attend a game. There is just one problem: the game is during Passover and that means he can't eat all the great junk food. Instead he must take his own lunch of matzah, tuna, and macaroons. But a strange thing happens at the ball park, and suddenly Aaron doesn't feel so bad about his food. For grades K-3.
    • RC 40185
  • The glass Menorah' and other stories for Jewish holidays by Maida Silverman.
    A collection of eight brief stories featuring the Berg family, their cat Bessie, and their neighbor Mr. Yomtov. They celebrate various Jewish holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Simchat Torah, Passover, and Hanukkah. For grades K- 3.
    • RC 37140

Grades 2-4

  • Make a wish, Molly by Barbara Cohen.
    Sequel to "Molly's Pilgrim." Molly is still adjusting to life in America when she learns about the custom of celebrating birthdays. But her first birthday party invitation comes during Passover, and Molly can't eat any of the beautiful cake. Embarrassed and unhappy, Molly feels left out until her own birthday produces several surprises. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
  • Ten holiday Jewish children's stories by Barbara Goldin.
    Highlights traditions that have grown out of Jewish holidays. Includes Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu B'Shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. Each story is accompanied by questions for discussion. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
  • Miriam's cup: a Passover story by Fran Manushkin.
    Print/Braille. Miriam Pinsky and her family are preparing for Passover when her mother takes the time to retell the biblical story of Miriam's namesake, who played an important role in the history of the Israelites. Miriam's mother also has a special gift for her. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
    • BR 11049

Grades 3-6

  • Wonders and miracles: a Passover companion by Eric A Kimmel.
    Presents the steps performed in a traditional Passover Seder. Contains poetry, prayers, songs, and stories that celebrate the historical significance of this holiday to Jews all around the world. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
    • RC 61925
  • Dance, sing, remember: a celebration of Jewish holidays by Leslie Kimmelman.
    Introduces eleven Jewish holidays -- including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot -- that are celebrated throughout the year; and Shabbat, which is celebrated every week. Explains each observance and some of the related stories, songs, and recipes. For grades 3-6.
  • Jewish holidays by Betty Morrow.
    History and customs of seven Jewish holidays: the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and Passover. For grades 3-6.
    • RC 11698

Grades 4-7

  • Passover by Howard Greenfeld.
    A history and description of this three thousand-year-old Jewish holiday. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
    • RC 14592
    • BR 6275
  • The Koufax dilemma by Steven Schnur.
    Danny Guttman, eleven, a southpaw with a great fastball, is supposed to pitch at the season opener. However, the game is on the first night of Passover, and his mother refuses to let him miss the family seder. As the day approaches, Danny argues with his parents and teammates, and even threatens to quit the team, but an event on the day of the game changes his outlook. For grades 4-7.
    • RC 46326
  • To every season: a family holiday cookbook by Jane Breskin Zalben.
    Presents a brief history of holidays throughout the calendar year with recipes for traditional favorites. Covers New Year's, Valentine's, St. Patrick's, April Fools', Easter, Passover, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. For grades 4-7 and older readers.

Grades 5-8

  • Ask another question: the story and meaning of Passover by Miriam Chaikin.
    The origin and development of the Jewish celebration of freedom. As the Exodus story is retold, the colorful songs, special foods, and traditions of the holiday are described. Includes a discussion of Passover customs observed in different parts of the world. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
    • RC 23325
  • The devil's arithmetic by Jane Yolen.
    Twelve-year-old Hannah resents the traditions of her Jewish heritage until time travel whisks her from a contemporary Passover Seder to a Polish village in the early 1940s. Just as she begins to adjust, Nazi soldiers come to take her a death camp. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
    • RC 30370  
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