The Yankee at the Seder
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson
By Elka Weber
Tricycle Press: 2009
ISBN: 1582462569
Book Description:
For ages 4-8.
The war is over
and they're saying the South lost. Ten-year-old Jacob would give
anything to show those Yankees that not all Confederates are ready to
surrender. He gets his chance when he sees a real, live Yankee soldier
walking down his street, on leave for Passover. But before Jacob can
think of a way to be brave, the Yankee asks for a piece of his matzoh!
This beautiful, engaging story about a Jewish Yankee soldier joining a
Southern family's Passover meal features a remarkable discussion about
what it means to be free--a topic as relevant today as it was during
the War between the States and during the Exodus.
From the Publisher
* Backmatter includes family photographs and Passover information. * Seamless melding of Civil War history and Jewish tradition. * Based on a true story. * Author's picture book debut.
About the Author ELKA WEBER loves
making history come alive. She has taught history in both high school
and college and authored nonfiction works for adults. Elka lives in New
Jersey with her husband, five children, and a pile of Hagaddahs for
Passover. This is her first book for children.
ADAM GUSTAVSON
is an illustrator and teacher who has been known to moonlight as a
musician. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two sons. This is
his fourteenth book for children.
