(4) PS Shalom Sesame series. Illustrated by Tom Leigh. "Shalom everybodeee!" With this constant (quickly tiresome) greeting, Grover writes emails to his Sesame Street friends about his travels in Israel: climbing Masada, wishing at the Western Wall, floating in the Dead Sea, etc. The writing approximates Grover's enthusiastic speaking style ("Is that not totally awesome?"), and the bright, flat illustrations ("photos" of Grover enjoying himself) showcase the country's geographical diversity.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(3) PS Shalom Sesame series. Illustrated by Tom Leigh. Sesame Street characters in Israel relate two stories involving doing good deeds. In Mitzvah, Grover and friends clean up a playground after a storm, though Moishe the grouch hesitates to participate. In Passover, Big Bird joins Grover and learns about Passover as they do mitzvot en route to a seder. The tone is un-preachy and preschoolers will recognize the friendly cast of characters. Review covers these Shalom Sesame titles: Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration and It's a Mitzvah, Grover!.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman

(3) PS Shalom Sesame series. Illustrated by Tom Leigh. Sesame Street characters in Israel relate two stories involving doing good deeds. In Mitzvah, Grover and friends clean up a playground after a storm, though Moishe the grouch hesitates to participate. In Passover, Big Bird joins Grover and learns about Passover as they do mitzvot en route to a seder. The tone is un-preachy and preschoolers will recognize the friendly cast of characters. Review covers these Shalom Sesame titles: Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration and It's a Mitzvah, Grover!.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman