On Purim

by Cathy Goldberg Fishman

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... 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: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Wonderfully entertaining for ages 5 and up.

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.

Must have for young children "on Purim"

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.