The Horn Book Guide

PRESCHOOL

Barash, Chris

Is It Purim Yet?

32 pp. | Whitman | January, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8075-3391-8 $16.99

(4) PS Illustrated by Alessandra Psacharopulo. A sometimes-forced rhyming text describes the lead-up to Purim, including the change in seasons and activities such as baking hamantaschen and making costumes. Simple, cheerful illustrations show family and friends celebrating. It's a useful introduction to many aspects of the holiday, including a brief reference to its origin ("When we read... / that Queen Esther's great bravery protected the Jews... / Purim is here!").

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax