The text concludes: And thats how Elijah found a home. When the time comes for the boy to open the door for the Prophet Elijah, the kitten has scampered up the walk and is waiting to be invited inside. Meanwhile, a small stray kitten waits alone in the dark for the moon to rise. Inside, the house is filled with light and laughter as a young boy fills the ceremonial cup of wine for the Prophet Elijah, dips parsley in salt water, breaks the middle matzo, hears the story of the Jews exodus from Egypt, and enjoys the holiday meal. Review Quotes Simple, lyrical text describes how a contemporary Jewish family celebrates the Passover Seder. When its time for the symbolic Passover custom of opening the familys front door for the prophet Elijah, both the boy and the cat are in for a remarkable surprise. Outside, a cat wonders, hungry and alone. Inside, a boy and his family sit around the dinner table to embrace the many traditions of their Passover Seder around the dinner table. Book Synopsis Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the National Jewish Book Award, Welcoming Elijah by celebrated author Lesla Newman, unites a young boy and a stray kitten in a warm, lyrical story about Passover, family, and friendship. About the Book Inside the house, a boy prepares for the Passover ritual of welcoming Elijah-meanwhile, outside the house, a kitten lingers in the cold.
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