Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways. Vibrant photos transport readers around the world as they explore special celebrations observed by people from various faiths and cultures. To ensure a clear understanding of the holidays, the authors provide detailed histories leading up to the observance, including the stories of Passover and Siddhartha, and others. The books vividly describe how these holidays are celebrated in diverse locations, highlighting the variations in observance. Students will discover that even holidays they observe can take on a different appearance in another country. Readers will then delve into the numerous traditions associated with each holiday. The back matter includes a glossary, additional resources, and an index. VERDICT Eye-catching, informative, and celebratory. Recommended.--Cathy DeCampli, Haddonfield Public Library, NJ "School Library Journal" Gloria Koster is a school librarian and an author of many children's books. She belongs to the Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education. Gloria enjoys both city and country life, dividing her time between New York City and the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. She has three adult children and a bunch of energetic grandkids.