My First Passover

by Tomie dePaola, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

Overview

Passover is a time for families and friends to celebrate their faith and shared history. Tomie dePaola’s simple text and beautiful illustrations provide insight into this special holiday for young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780448447919
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	02/05/2015
Pages:	14
Sales rank:	191,890
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	1 - 3 Years

About the Author

Tomie dePaola (www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 200 books for children. He has received the Children's Literature Legacy Award, a Newbery Honor for 26 Fairmount Avenue and a Caldecott Honor for Strega Nona. He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a "living treasure" by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.

Hometown:

Connecticut and New Hampshire

Date of Birth:

September 15, 1935

Place of Birth:

Meriden, CT

Website:

http://www.tomie.com/main.html

Editorial Reviews

PreS-K-- The introduction to the Four Questions, ``Why is this night different from all other nights?'' traditionally asked at the beginning of the Passover Seder, is used both to open this board book and to provide a unifying theme. Basic concepts and vocabulary are explained in simple language; full-color illustrations provide visual clarification. An excellent way to introduce the holiday to very young children. --Susan Kaminow, Arlington County Public Library, VA

School Library Journal