The Four Questions

Name: The Four Questions
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Lynne Sharon Schwartz
ISBN: 9781666537857

Author: Lynne Sharon Schwartz

Narrator: Neil Hellegers

Unabridged: 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 02/11/2021

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Holidays & Celebrations, Passover, Religion, Judaism, Social Science, Customs, Traditions, Anthropology

Synopsis

Every year when families gather for the Passover holiday, the youngest child poses that question as part of the poetic Four Questions near the start of the Seder. The answers are no less than the story of a people bound in slavery, their suffering in a foreign land, and their ultimate liberation—the story of Passover. Here the Four Questions are presented with refreshing clarity, providing insight into the symbols and rituals of the holiday.

About Lynne Sharon Schwartz

Lynne Sharon Schwartz is a celebrated author of novels, poems, short fiction, memoir, translation, and criticism. She began her career with a series of short stories before publishing her first novel, the National Book Award-nominated Rough Strife. Her short fiction has appeared in the Best American Short Stories annual anthology series, and her reviews and criticism have appeared in numerous publications. A faculty member of the Bennington Writing Seminars, she lives in New York City.

About Ori Sherman

Ori Sherman is the illustrator of the children’s books The Four Questions, The Creation, and The Story of Hanukkah.

About Neil Hellegers

Neil Hellegers is a narrator, actor, and educator who lives in Brooklyn with his wife, son, and mutt. His voice work can be heard in various commercials, video games, and numerous audiobooks.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon on January 06, 2022

Now I have a basic understanding of Passover - the Four Questions and how important they are to the Jewish people. The fact that the youngest child is the one who is asking is a wonderful way to connect generations together - can imagine how proud grandparents must be as this happens! Wonderful illu......more

Goodreads review by Shannon (That's So Poe) on July 21, 2021

If you have any interest in cultural practices, this is such a cool book to pick up! It talks all about the history and ceremony of Passover, all told through incredibly vivid and beautiful illustrations. I'd definitely recommend it! Content Warnings: slavery, plague, child death/massacre......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on January 22, 2022

I am learning a lot about Passover from picture books like this. This book in particular made me wonder (ponder?) How amazing is it that people have been celebrating this tradition for thousands of years. Have you ever tasted anything with the purpose of sharing an experience with someone near you a......more

Goodreads review by Edward on July 05, 2021

The questions asked by the youngest child of the family gathered for Passover Seder illustrated with stunning, sophisticated paintings of animals with human characteristics.......more

Quotes

…a beautiful reprise of tradition; for those unfamiliar, it’s an arresting introduction.