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They look for bits of chametz. They’re good investigators. They’re really just like you and me— except they’re ALLIGATORS.A whimsical alligator family celebrates Passover.

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Alligator family and friends gather for a Passover Seder. In the Florida Everglades, three alligators, likely a mother and a father-and-son duo who both wear kippot, prepare for the holiday meal by laying out a Seder plate, hunting for chametz, and putting the gefilte fish on the table. A trio of 'gator guests' arrive, two adult gators with a toddler in tow, bearing wine. The celebration continues with the lighting of the candles, the blessing of the wine, the four questions, the telling of the Passover story, eating matzah, and the hunt for the afikomen. 'Gator' conveniently makes a pleasant sonic echo with 'Seder, ' helping to propel the quatrains along: 'It's time for The Four Questions, / asked by Baby Gator. / Then comes the Passover story, / as at every family seder.' The gators are a happy bunch with expressive eyes and perpetual if toothy grins in Elissambura's jewel-toned images dominated by blues and greens. Just enough Seder traditions are presented for a toddler audience, but few details of the Passover story are described. Compositions are busy and frequently presented in separate verso and recto layouts; combined with the lack of contrast, these design choices skew the audience somewhat older. A cheerful introduction to the holiday for youngsters, both reptile and human. -- Kirkus Review--Journal

Alligator family and friends gather for a Passover Seder. In the Florida Everglades, three alligators, likely a mother and a father-and-son duo who both wear kippot, prepare for the holiday meal by laying out a Seder plate, hunting for chametz, and putting the gefilte fish on the table. A trio of 'gator guests' arrive, two adult gators with a toddler in tow, bearing wine. The celebration continues with the lighting of the candles, the blessing of the wine, the four questions, the telling of the Passover story, eating matzah, and the hunt for the afikomen. 'Gator' conveniently makes a pleasant sonic echo with 'Seder, ' helping to propel the quatrains along: 'It's time for The Four Questions, / asked by Baby Gator. / Then comes the Passover story, / as at every family seder.' The gators are a happy bunch with expressive eyes and perpetual if toothy grins in Elissambura's jewel-toned images dominated by blues and greens. Just enough Seder traditions are presented for a toddler audience, but few details of the Passover story are described. Compositions are busy and frequently presented in separate verso and recto layouts; combined with the lack of contrast, these design choices skew the audience somewhat older. A cheerful introduction to the holiday for youngsters, both reptile and human. -- Kirkus Review--Journal Here is a rhyming Passover board book with a funny story that features Jewish alligators in Florida. The seder rituals are highlighted as a large family of alligators celebrates Passover in the swampy Everglades. They apparently live in a regular house, wear kippot or pearl necklaces and look under their fine furniture for chametz before the seder begins. They also enjoy gefilte fish, of course. Kids will get a kick out of the rhymes and the silliness. -- Lisa Silverman, Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library, Los Angeles, CA --Magazine This book shows some alligators celebrating Passover. It shows how humans often celebrate it with alligators instead. It takes place in a state in the U.S. that alligators are often found in. One of the most important parts of Passover, unleavened bread (matzah), is brought into the story and the alligators show how they love to eat it and other foods during Passover. Other parts of Passover are brought into the story that are not about food, also. This story shows alligators being kind (to each other at least) so it might be helpful to explain to them that alligators are not usually as kind as they are in this story and that they can bite humans if they come near them. I like that this story brings one kind of food into that I didn't know is served in some households during Passover. I also like that it brings one of The Four Questions that are often asked during Passover into the story. That might prompt children to ask what the other questions are. -- Jill Harris --Blog Florida alligators celebrate the Passover Seder in the Everglades with customary foods and the Four Questions. The watercolor artwork is quite attractive, but one wonders why these are alligators and not people, even though they wear little yarmulkes. This may work best with families already familiar with Passover practices. -- BayViews --Journal

ALLIGATOR SEDER Author: Jessica Hickman Illustrator: Elissambura Review Issue Date: February 15, 2020 Online Publish Date: January 12, 2020 Publisher: Kar-Ben Pages: 12 Price ( Hardcover ): $6.99 Publication Date: January 1, 2020 ISBN ( Hardcover ): 978-1-5415-6041-3 Category: Fiction Alligator family and friends gather for a Passover Seder.In the Florida Everglades, three alligators, likely a mother and a father-and-son duo who both wear kippot, prepare for the holiday meal by laying out a Seder plate, hunting for chametz, and putting the gefilte fish on the table. A trio of gator guests arrive, two adult gators with a toddler in tow, bearing wine. The celebration continues with the lighting of the candles, the blessing of the wine, the four questions, the telling of the Passover story, eating matzah, and the hunt for the afikomen. Gator conveniently makes a pleasant sonic echo with Seder, helping to propel the quatrains along: It's time for The Four Questions, / asked by Baby Gator. / Then comes the Passover story, / as at every family seder. The gators are a happy bunch with expressive eyes and perpetual if toothy grins in Elissambura's jewel-toned images dominated by blues and greens. Just enough Seder traditions are presented for a toddler audience, but few details of the Passover story are described. Compositions are busy and frequently presented in separate verso and recto layouts; combined with the lack of contrast, these design choices skew the audience somewhat older. A cheerful introduction to the holiday for youngsters, both reptile and human. (Board book. 3-4)--Journal

A cheerful introduction to the holiday for youngsters, both reptile and human. -- Kirkus Review -- (1/7/2020 12:00:00 AM) Alligator Seder is definitely a book to enjoy now, and to revisit on Passover. -- Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World -- (6/30/2020 12:00:00 AM) This book shows some alligators celebrating Passover. It shows how humans often celebrate it with alligators instead. It takes place in a state in the U.S. that alligators are often found in. -- Jill Harris -- (3/6/2020 12:00:00 AM) This educational and entertaining board book provides a window into the Passover traditions of a Jewish family. -- Lila Spitz, Sydney Taylor Shmooze Blog -- (6/4/2020 12:00:00 AM) This sturdy square board book (6.5 X 6.5 inches) is a welcome addition to a family's Seder table. -- Sandra Bornstein -- (4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) Young readers will enjoy this rhyming, whimsical Passover tale. -- Bob Jacob, Co-Editor, CJN -- (4/3/2020 12:00:00 AM)

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Jessica Hickman is a South Florida native, proud mama, and children's book author. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her family, where she enjoys live music, farmer's markets, and exploring the outdoors. Alligator Seder is her debut children's book.

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