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Starred Review Seder in the Desert

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Join a group of families as they follow Rabbi Jamie into Moab, Utah to celebrate a most unusual Passover seder in the desert.

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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2014
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Kar-Ben Publishing ®
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2014-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JNF026120, JNF038080, JNF049110
Dewey 296.4'5371
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
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Reviews

Starred Review Jewish Book Council

Reviewed on 8 September 2014

“The large, full-color photographs beautifully depict the exquisite desert scenery as well as the warmth and spirit of this unique community and are a perfect complement to the descrip­tive, yet concise, text.” — starred review, Jewish Book Council

AJL Newsletter

Reviewed on 1 May 2014

“The natural beauty of the environment and rock formations enhance a child’s appreciation of the blessings of nature and of God. This is a wonderful read-aloud and shared resource to illustrate a unique Passover observance.” — AJL Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Reviewed on 14 February 2014

" . . . armchair travelers should enjoy taking in the photos of the magnificent red rock formations (one of the famous arches plays a recurring role in the story) and seeing how modern-day Jews come together for a day of hiking, dancing, prayer, and – of course – eating." — Publisher’s Weekly

Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 22 January 2014

“Expressive, beautiful color photography forms the visual storytelling accompaniment to this modern-day communal Seder in the desert in Moav, Utah . . . Lovely, different and yet familiar.” — Kirkus Reviews