Happy Passover, Edie Rose!

Mia is spending the Passover holiday with her incredible neighbor Edie Rose. Together they simulate historic scenes of the escape from Egypt, and all the neighbor children practice asking the four question ritual about why this night is so different from all other nights. Mia idolizes her generous, warmhearted neighbor who has traveled everywhere. Unfortunately, Edie Rose suddenly falls and cannot continue the preparations for the Passover seder, so courageously and spontaneously, Mia takes it on herself to organize the seder. This is now her charge or journey, and it starts with a list to check the macaroons, set the table, and ask the invited neighbors for help. Her organization succeeds, and Edie Rose returns to her apartment to find that the many neighbors have brought Passover to her. There are bowls of meat and veggies, chicken soup and parsley, charoset and potato kugel, salt water representing tears, and of course, the unleavened bread or matzoh. The colorful illustrations depicting the diverse personalities add color and warmth to this enriching story. The message of people helping one another and working together for this holiday gathering will be illuminating to young readers.