With the help of Appleblossom, the talking cat, eight-year-old Naphtali comes up with a plan, involving traditional rituals at the Passover seder, to convince his father that a cat is just what the family needs.
Presents an introduction to passover, explaining its history and how people celebrate it, including information on what the special foods of seder stand for.
Retells the story of the Israelites' fight for liberation from slavery in Egypt and presents recipes used in celebrating that occasion, Passover; a song; and instructions for a traditional seder.
With only her best friend to lean on, forthright Penina celebrates Passover while she contends with a bratty younger sister and a seemingly unsympathetic sixth-grade teacher.