"Passover celebrates the Jews' escape from slavery and the right of men to be free. Each time Jewish children hear the story of Moses and the exodus they learn how important freedom is not only for the Jews but for all mankind."

This book will be of interest to children of all faiths. For Mrs.Simon tells a universal story in her moving account of the Jews' suffering under the Pharaohs and their flight from Egypt. She explains the first Passover and how the tradition of celebrating it has been handed down.There are vivid descriptions of Passover observances today, the Seder with its impressive symbolic ritual, the delicious foods, the special prayers that make the eight days of this spring holiday so rich in meaning. Also included are the Passover observances of the Jews who live in the Middle East.

The illustrations by Symeon Shimin add a new dimension to the spirit of passover.

This is a book for all peoples.

From the dust jacket