New Passover Picture Books for 2026
Whether you plan your holiday reading ahead of time, or grab an ebook on line at the last minute, there are nine new Passover stories to tickle your funny bone or warm your heart. Any of these new Passover picture books would make a great present ahead of time or a fun prize for the afikomen hunt.
All Who Are Hungry, Come and Eat!:
A Passover Story
Leslie Kimmelman, illustrated by Alyssa Russell
“All who are Hungry, Come and Eat!” is a delightful Passover story based on the iconic line in the Haggadah. This clever story weaves the Jewish tenets of hospitality and charity with some of the most important Passover details and Leslie Kimmelman’s usual humor. When the extended family who usually attend the Seder can’t make it, Ethan worries if a small seder with only the immediate family would be enough. The long table has four place settings one each for Ethan, his Mom, Dad and his dog Sadie. He thinks the table is much too big. But his parents remind him of the verse which invites anyone in need to join and says that maybe they will have unexpected guests, And indeed they do! Each time there is a knock on the door, Ethan wonders if it might be Elijah. Then he opens the door and repeats the titular phrase “Let all who are hungry , come and eat.” Kids will love joining in on the refrain. Eventually, the table is surrounded by guests. Family, friends and neighbors include both human and animal. Almost everyone brings a treat, and the table is filled with a variety of food. I loved the whimsy of the cat bringing gefilte fish and the chicken a basket of eggs. But the best bit is when a bear shows up empty handed and the mother reminds him that he may eat anything ON the table but not AROUND it.
Learn the story behind this book and Leslie’s other new books in my Author Interview with Leslie Kimmelman.
Picture Book
Print length: 32 pages , Hardcover
Publisher : HarperCollins
Publication date : January 20, 2026
ISBN 9780063325364
The Curious Case of the Pot Roast: A Passover Mystery
Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh,
Menahem Halberstadt (illustrator)
Passover is a night with four questions, but some kids are always asking questions. The child in this book has such an insatiable curiosity, that he is asks one question after another. The patient adult refrain is always “What do you want to know right now?” This child wants to know why mom cuts the ends off the pot roast that they are having for Seder. Mom’s answer is “because that is how my Mom always made it.” That is not a satisfactory answer to the mystery for this deerstalker hat wearing miniature Sherlock Holmes. This warm funny story follows the child in search of the answer, as he asks Grandma and then Great Grandma. Her answer teaches people that sometimes one follows a tradition with out thinking to ask why. The illustrations in this story are cute and colorful. The characters are adorable and the older generations may have grey hair but are still active. I love the details in the illustrations. The best ones are the illustrations of the buildings that are seen at the beginning and end of the book. The store signs along the street are all clever Passover puns. The book does not recount the Passover story, it is a story of a loving family that lives and works and celebrates together. It is a story of a family that values a child’s curiosity, always answering the question if they happen to know the answer. And most important, it is a story that lets us know that there are always more questions.
Picture Book
Print length: 32 pages , Paperback
Publisher : Green Bean Books
Publication date : June 12, 2025
ISBN 9781784389161
The Miracle of Matzah Pizza:
A Biblical Tall Tale
Matzah mia! Ann Koffsky has outdone herself with this very funny Passover tall tale. Those first few bites are indeed “crunchy, munchy and marvelous”. However, as the holiday of Passover progresses, plain matzah can get boring and people find different ways to make it tasty. In this funny story, as Zayde teaches his grandson how to make matzah pizza, he spins a story about the supposed biblical origins of this tasty treat. His creative retelling of the actual Exodus provides a few Passover facts along with the silliness. Koffsky captures the senior storyteller with an authentic voice that made me smile. The book alternates between Zayde with Sammy and the story that Zayde is telling. This technique lets us know that even Sammy realizes his grandfather’s story isn’t real. Koffsky’s illustrations, as always, are a delight. The afterward includes a recipe so kids can make their own matzah pizza. Kids will eat up this story and may become giggling gourmets as well. You can learn more about the author’s career and many of her recent books on my Interview with Ann Koffsky.
Picture Book
Print length: 40 pages , Hardcover
Publisher : Intergalactic Afikoman
Publication date : February 10, 2026
ISBN 9781951365332
Miriam and Her Dancing Shoes
Sandie Eisenberg Sasso,
illustrated by Joani Rothenberg
In this beautiful Exodus retelling, Miriam takes up her timbrel and begins dancing before crossing the red sea. using music and dance to provide the hope and bravery needed to cross the red sea. sandy Eisenberg Sasso’s lyrical text combines with vivid illustrations by Joani Rothenberg to evoke the emotions of a scared people and the hope that music can provide. Originally published in paperback as Miriam’s Dancing Shoes, this beautiful hardcover edition published by Apples and Honey also includes the lyrics and sheet music to a beautiful new song inspired by this book. Freedom Walks in Dancing Shoes by David Sasso, so appropriately brings this story to song. The book includes a QR code which leads to a video of the song on the composer’s website, davidsasso.com
Picture Book
Print length: 40 pages , Hardcover
Publisher : Apples & Honey Press
Publication date : February 10, 2026
ISBN 9781951365332
My First Passover
Karen Katz
My First Passover is an excellent Passover primer that explains everything about the Seder in simple language. The book includes everything from the lighting of the candles and the Kadesh, the kiddish over the first cup of wine, all the way through to the afikomen and the Barech. Karen Katz is through and her sweet, simple illustrations are adorable.
Picture Book
Print length: 32 pages , Hardcover
Publisher : Godwin Books
Publication date : January 13, 2026
ISBN 9781250360427
My Passover Seder
Claire Freeland, illustrated by Aviel Basil
This adorable board book uses cute rhyming couplets with bright cartoon style pictures to introduce the Passover seder to little ones. Kids will love the cute sound effects in rhymes like ” “Drink the juice, sippy sip. Dip the veggies, drippy drip”. The humorous illustrations include a cat who participates in the seder and some very funny facial expressions!
Board Book
Print length: 40 pages , Hardcover
Publisher : Green Bean Books
Publication date : March 31, 2026
ISBN 9781805001010
The Passover Matzah Cha Cha Dance:
A Fun Passover Story That Celebrates Who You Are
Yaffa Turgeman, Mick Inspin (Illustrator)
The Passover symbols come to life and celebrate by dancing. Yaffa Turgman’s rhymes tell the story about each symbol who dances in its own way, twirling, fluttering or stomping. The Matzah thinks that she can’t dance, but is encouraged to express herself. The afterward encourages parents to have kids do their own Matzah Cha Cha. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Just like the seder plate symbols, kids can each move in their own way. This great interactive book will get your kids moving and send the message that we are all special in our own way.
Picture Book
Print length: 41 pages , paperback
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : January 25, 2026
ISBN 9798245492995
The Passover Pet Surprise /
La gran sorpresa de Pésaj
Ana María Shua, illustrated by Ángeles Ruiz
This multicultural picture book is an absolute delight that will introduce readers to two different cultures. Jordanita and her family live in Miami, but they are spending Passover with their relatives in Argentina. Author Ana Maria Shua has written a sweet story that weaves together, Spanish vocabulary, Jewish tradition, and the question of the meaning of freedom. You can learn more about the author’s career and this book on my Author Interview with Ana María Shua.
Picture Book
Print length: 32 pages , Hardcover
Publisher : NorthSouth Books / Ediciones NorteSur
Publication date : March 3, 2026
ISBN 9780735846081 / 9780735846098
Talia and the Passover Hug-gadah
Linda Elovitz Marshall, illustrated by Francesca Assirelli
Talia has a habit of getting words wrong, much to her own confusion and he delight of young readers. Linda Elovitz Marchall has created a character who entertains youngsters as they learn about the Jewish holidays. This time, as she sets the Haggadahs on the table she thinks that the title says Hug-gadah. Throughout the Seder, she keeps waiting for the hugs. This story takes us through the highlights of the Passover Seder. Young children reading the book before hand will be reminded what to expect. But the book is also a great way for others to learn about the holiday. The story is simple enough for non-Jews to follow. There is also an afterward for older readers explaining Passover and the elements of the Seder, making the story accessible to all. The cute illustrations by Francesca Assirelli make Talia seem so lovable, that you just want to hug her yourself.
Picture Book
Print length: 32 pages , Hardcover
Publisher : Kar-Ben Publishing
Publication date : March 31, 2026
ISBN 9798765663509
More Holiday Favorites
These reviews are just for the newest crop of Passover children’s books. Looking for more Passover books? Check out my Goodreads Passover Books shelf for a list of suggested Passover books for all ages- toddler to adult. Look on my Goodreads profile for other holiday shelves.
