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32 pp.
| Whitman
| January, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-0-8075-3391-8$16.99
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Illustrated by
Alessandra Psacharopulo.
A sometimes-forced rhyming text describes the lead-up to Purim, including the change in seasons and activities such as baking hamantaschen and making costumes. Simple, cheerful illustrations show family and friends celebrating. It's a useful introduction to many aspects of the holiday, including a brief reference to its origin ("When we read... / that Queen Esther's great bravery protected the Jews... / Purim is here!").
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K-3
Illustrated by
Francesca Assirelli.
Grandma tells Talia the story of Purim while they bake hamantaschen; Talia's fanciful mishearing of the cookie's name gives it a bum rap in her eyes until Grandma sets her straight. Bright, warm illustrations--purple-tinged in the portions showing Queen Esther et al.--are stronger than the thinly plotted text. "Talia's Haman-TUSHIES" recipe is appended (adult supervision required).
32 pp.
| Holiday
| February, 2011
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TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2223-4$16.95
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K-3
Illustrated by
Jill Weber.
In this faithful retelling of the Purim story, beautiful Esther becomes queen of Persia and saves her fellow Hebrews from wicked Haman. Kimmel's storytelling is straightforward and natural (though the text may be too long for younger children). Weber's rich jewel-toned illustrations are a treat, evoking the grandness of the royal setting and the intense emotions of the characters.
32 pp.
| Eerdmans
| February, 2009
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TradeISBN 978-0-8028-5348-6$17.50
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K-3
Illustrated by
Grizelda Holderness.
Koralek faithfully retells a condensed version of the Bible story of Esther and how the Purim holiday came to be. Suspense builds in all the right places until the wicked Haman is punished and the Jews are saved. Holderness's richly colored pastel illustrations decorated with Persian-inspired motifs enhance the well-told tale.
32 pp.
| Simon
| February, 2000
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TradeISBN 0-689-81372-4$$16.00
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K-3
Gerstein retells the Bible story of how Esther married the king of Persia and subsequently saved the Jewish people from death. The story of the origins of Purim is told in a sophisticated tone, and Gerstein's gouache paintings do a fine job creating the unfamiliar setting. Exaggerated facial expressions and gestures enhance the drama.