Synopsis
In this charming and humorous story, Miriam discoverswith the help of her family and a little matzah breadthe true meaning and importance of Passover. Miriam loves spending time with her family during Passover, and all week long she is happy to eat lots of matzah. But when she wakes up on the last day of the holiday, she is sick of matzah and refuses to eat it ever again. Then Grandpa makes his special matzah brei for the whole family, and Miriam learns there’s more to Passover than just the matzah.
Award-winning illustrator David Slonim brings to life this story by celebrated author Lesléa Newman. The book includes a recipe for matzah brei, a brief summary of the Passover holiday, and a glossary of terms.
Praise for A Sweet Passover Deliciously traditional.” Kirkus Reviews
About Lesléa Newman
See more books from this AuthorBut after eating plain matzah, egg matzah, whole-wheat matzah and chocolate-covered matzah, Miriam awakens on the eighth day of the holiday completely “sick, sick, sick of matzah” and refuses to eat another bite.
Jan 18 2012 | Read Full Review of A Sweet PassoverBut when, after seven days of matzo with butter, matzo with jam, and nearly every other combination of matzo with something, Miriam feels sick and refuses any more of the unleavened bread.
Feb 20 2012 | Read Full Review of A Sweet Passover