‘Let’s Go Free with Miri & Tzvi,’ Children’s Haggadah

I’ve heard it said that Passover is only as meaningful as your Haggadah and that’s especially true for children. Keeping them engaged at the Seder table can be a challenge. Let’s face it – children want lively illustrations, great graphics and a spellbinding story, which means their Haggadah needs to be both fun and functional.

“Let’s Go Free with Miri & Tzvi” is a children’s Haggadah that’s trending this year. The Exodus story comes alive through the eyes of sister and brother team Miri and Tzvi. “Let’s Go Free” keeps children involved during the Seder and makes them feel as if they themselves are going out of Egypt! All the outstanding events detailed in 109 pages – slavery in Egypt, the plagues, the exodus, parting the sea and much more – are meant to be taught in a way children can relate to.

Youngsters will enjoy the bright, bold, full-color illustrations depicting the trials and miracles experienced in Egypt. The graphics are as eye-catching as a comic book but don’t fall short on content. Written and illustrated by Devorah Benedict, the beautifully arranged, fully translated Haggadah text includes annotated sources

at the back of the book. Parents can easily use excerpts from the Torah and Midrashim as well as Miri and Tzvi’s commentaries to help children experience the journey from slavery to salvation. This Haggadah is both reverent and relevant.

“[It] was prepared with this purpose in mind – to engrave in our children’s hearts the experience of yetzias Mitzrayim [the Exodus from Egypt],” says Benedict.

The “Let’s Go Free” Haggadah also includes an “I spy” feature inviting children to find a hidden chameleon on every page. This cute character is a different color on each page (remember, it’s a chameleon!) and blends in with the surroundings. Children will enjoy seeking out the chameleon and lots of other interesting details within the illustrations.
Parents will enjoy the special price offered by Feldheim Publishers (feldheim.com): only $17.99 plus $1.99 shipping.

Let Miri and Tzvi be your children’s guide this Pesach. Looking at the pictures, using their imaginations and talking about the great events of Passover will make a lasting impression with your children. “Let’s Go Free with Miri & Tzvi: A Children’s Haggadah” will provide them with an incredible learning experience as, year after year, they are drawn into the story of freedom from slavery. (And don’t be surprised if you

get swept up in the drama of events as well!)

KARA MARZIALI is the director of Communications for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island.