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//The Longest Night// by Laurel Snyder and Catia Chien
=== This story is a retelling narrative of the story of Passover from the perspective of a female slave. Children reading this piece of literature can really get an understanding of the struggle the Jewish people had to endure through the perspective of a child their age. ===



// Why on This Night? A Passover Haggadah for Family and Children // By: Rahel Musleah and Illustrated by: Louise August
=== This book takes the traditional Seder dinner families partake upon during Passover and transform it into an educational journey full of fun activities. The poems, songs, activities, and other interactive elements will keep children actively engaged in the traditional dinner, but at the same time teach the reader(s) about the significance of the time. ===

=OTHER LITERATURE PIECES FOR DIFFERENT AGES=

The Passover Seder by Emily Sper
=== This young children's book takes the reader through the Passover seder meal and allows the reader to interact with the meal. It will highlight parts of the meal (the parsley or opening the door for Elijah) to show children about the importance of these pieces. ===



//A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet// by Richard Michelson and Illustrated by: Ron Mazellan
=== This alphabet book goes through the important aspects of the entire Jewish faith. It explains elements of Passover to Chanukah. This is a great resource to introduce children to specific elements of Judaism that is being studied. ===