Alligator Seder
They look for bits of chametz. They’re good investigators.
They’re really just like you and me— except they’re ALLIGATORS.
A family of alligators in Florida prepares for their Passover seder, setting the table, welcoming guests, performing the seder rituals and eating the festive meal. Young readers will enjoy this rhyming, whimsical tale for the Passover holiday.
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| Interest Level | Preschool |
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| Reading Level | Preschool |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Kar-Ben Publishing ® |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| Publication Date | 2020-01-01 |
Author: Jessica Hickman
Jessica Hickman is a South Florida native, proud mama, and most recently, a children’s book author. She lives in Austin, TX with her family, where she enjoys live music, farmer’s markets, and exploring the outdoors in her spare time. Jessica is the owner and designer of Chai Tide Apparel, a modern Jewish clothing line, and her clothing can be found in stores and gift shops around the United States. Alligator Seder is her debut children’s book.
Illustrator: Elissambura
Elissambura is an illustrator of many children’s books, including Alligator Seder, Happy Roo Year: It’s Rosh Hashanah, and Who’s Got the Etrog? Her favorite subject to draw is animals. She works in a variety of techniques, including digital and mixed media. She lives in Argentina.
Reviews
San Diego Jewish World
“Alligator Seder is definitely a book to enjoy now, and to revisit on Passover.” — Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World
Sydney Taylor Shmooze
“This educational and entertaining board book provides a window into the Passover traditions of a Jewish family. " — Lila Spitz, Sydney Taylor Shmooze Blog
JTA (Global News Service of the Jewish People)
“Join the fun with a family of friendly Florida gators who are preparing for Passover in the Sunshine State. In rhyming verse they hunt for chametz, recite the Four Questions and crunch their matzah.” — Penny Shcwartz
Cleveland Jewish News
“Young readers will enjoy this rhyming, whimsical Passover tale.” — Bob Jacob, Co-Editor, CJN
Sandra Bornstein
“This sturdy square board book (6.5 X 6.5 inches) is a welcome addition to a family’s Seder table.” — Sandra Bornstein
A Journey To A Promised Land Which Flows With Milk and Honey
“This book shows some alligators celebrating Passover. It shows how humans often celebrate it with alligators instead. It takes place in a state in the U.S. that alligators are often found in.” — Jill Harris
AJL Newsletter
“Here is a rhyming Passover board book with a funny story that features Jewish alligators in Florida. The seder rituals are highlighted as a large family of alligators celebrates Passover in the swampy Everglades. They apparently live in a regular house, wear kippot or pearl necklaces and look under their fine furniture for chametz before the seder begins. They also enjoy gefilte fish, of course. Kids will get a kick out of the rhymes and the silliness.” — Lisa Silverman, Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library, Los Angeles, CA
BayViews
“Florida alligators celebrate the Passover Seder in the Everglades with customary foods and the Four Questions. The watercolor artwork is quite attractive, but one wonders why these are alligators and not people, even though they wear little yarmulkes. This may work best with families already familiar with Passover practices.” — BayViews
Kirkus Reviews
“A cheerful introduction to the holiday for youngsters, both reptile and human.” — Kirkus Review