On This Night: The Steps of the Seder in Rhyme

In this simple but pleasant poem, children learn the order of the Passover seder. A brief explanation of one to four lines is devoted to each of the fifteen steps of the traditional holiday meal, beginning with Kadeish, saying a blessing over the wine, and concluding with nirtzah, singing the final songs of the evening and expressing wishes to spend next year's holiday in Jerusalem. The name of each stage of the festive meal is written only in Hebrew, although the poem itself is in English, and a page of transliteration and translation is included at the end. The sweet, brightly colored illustrations feature a Hasidic multigenerational family at the seder table, partaking in the Passover rituals with joy and enthusiasm. Fully laminated papers brilliantly invite children to turn the pages while also keeping the book clean, even during the seder itself. This cute introduction to the seder should engage the youngest readers. Ages 2-5. (Mar.)