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As her family sits down to make masks, a young girl knows it's time for Purim, the holiday that celebrates how Queen Esther saved the Jewish people. It's time for making hamantashen, pastries filled with poppy seeds and honey. Time to place these pastries in homemade paper gift baskets with candy and fruit. Time for the Purim carnival, for playing games and watching the Purim parade. And, of course, time to put on their new costumes and masks. But this year the girl can't help but wonder why they wear masks on Purim. As her family acts out the Purim story, she discovers not only the story behind the masks, but the place of God in their lives. Cathy Goldberg Fishman's gentle text, illuminated by Melanie W. Hall's warm, colorful paintings, evokes the mysteries and joys of the Purim holiday. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0689823924
ISBN13:9780689823923
Release Date:February 2000
Publisher:Atheneum Books
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.3" x 10.3"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
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Rated 5 starsWonderfully entertaining for ages 5 and up.
By Thriftbooks.com User,
Cathy Goldberg Fishman's On Purim will reach ages 5 and older with a fine picturebook story of a young girl who wonders why masks are worn on Purim. Her family acts out the Purim story and provides her with newfound understanding of God.
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Rated 5 starsMust have for young children "on Purim"
By Thriftbooks.com User,
This book is a great introduction and explanation of Purim. My 6 year old enjoyed it throughly- especially the interaction with Haman's name. The storytelling is both delightfully clear and detailed. It is companioned with beautifully flowing pictures. I especially appreciated the gentle smattering of Hebrew words throughout. Having a word glossary with pronuciation prompts makes this a complete resource book on Purim...
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