It's Passover Grover! (Sesame Street)

Celebrate one of the most meaningful holidays of the year with Grover and his Sesame Street friends! In this cheerful and educational story, Grover prepares for the Passover Seder a special meal filled with songs, stories, and delicious traditional foods. As more friends arrive, Grover joyfully makes room for everyone at the table, reminding readers of the timeless message of inclusion: “Let all who are hungry come and eat.”

Children will delight in exploring Passover traditions from tasting matzah to searching for the hidden afikomen through the warmth, humor, and curiosity that only Sesame Street characters can bring. Designed especially for young readers, this book combines fun storytelling with interactive extras including stickers, a colorful poster, and a matching card game that make the learning experience hands-on and memorable.

1. Basic Bibliographic Information

• Title: It’s Passover, Grover!
• Author: Jodie Shepherd (pen name)
• Illustrator: Joe Mathieu
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication Date: January 22, 2019
• Format / Pages: Paperback, 24 pages
• ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0525647225
• Suggested Age Range: Ages 2–5 years (approximate)
• Features: Includes stickers, a poster showing a Seder plate, and a card game (press-out matching cards) as part of the set.

2. Content Summary & Themes

• The story takes place on Sesame Street, where the character Grover invites friends to a Passover Seder at his house.
• As more and more guests arrive, “room is made at the table” illustrating the traditional Passover invitation: “Let all who are hungry come and eat.”
• A key element for children is the “hunt” for the afikomen (a piece of matzah that is hidden, part of the Seder tradition) which adds playful engagement.
• At the end, there is a brief explanation of Passover’s history and customs, making the book not just fun but educational.
• The themes include inclusion, friendship, tradition, celebration, and making everyone feel welcome. The book emphasizes making space for all, an inviting message for young children.