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Afikoman, Where'd You Go?: A Passover Hide-and-Seek Adventure
Help the children find the afikoman during their seder! It’s a rambunctious Passover hide-and-seek story for fans of Where’s Waldo and The Gingerbread Man.
This lively, funny picture book brings to life the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman—literally. When the mischievous piece of matzoh runs and hides during the seder, all the kids in the family (and even the pet dog!) go hunting for it, through every room in the house. Readers can join the hunt and find the sneaky afikoman in each bright and busy scene while enjoying the playful rhyming text. And they’re in for a surprise ending that’s as delightful as this favorite part of Passover.
This lively, funny picture book brings to life the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman—literally. When the mischievous piece of matzoh runs and hides during the seder, all the kids in the family (and even the pet dog!) go hunting for it, through every room in the house. Readers can join the hunt and find the sneaky afikoman in each bright and busy scene while enjoying the playful rhyming text. And they’re in for a surprise ending that’s as delightful as this favorite part of Passover.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published February 20, 2024
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February 13, 2024
This is a delightful book. I had heard of the Afikoman game, so it was fun to spend time with your fun diverse family celebrating Passover and see the kids in action. Though I’m not sure I would be up to having six kids and a dog running around my house looking in every room, and opening every drawer, and cabinet. But I did love reading a picture book that through me into the action and made me laugh. I am sure children will love the chaos, too.
I enjoyed looking for the Afikoman on every page along with all the kids. At first, I thought the Afikoman was only on one page until I discovered another one a few pages later, and that made me go back and hunt along with the children to find the Afikoman on each page. Noa did a great job hiding the little man, because I really had to hunt to find him. Kids will love hunting for him, too. Then the icing on the story is the twist at the end, which I don’t want to spoil.
The bottom line is this is a well-written book with lots of fun colorful and detailed illustrations, that will entertain young and old readers. All families will enjoy this book no matter their religion. Parents are sure to find their children will pull this book out to read over and over again. Can read Rebecca's journey with the book on Writing and Illustrating.
I enjoyed looking for the Afikoman on every page along with all the kids. At first, I thought the Afikoman was only on one page until I discovered another one a few pages later, and that made me go back and hunt along with the children to find the Afikoman on each page. Noa did a great job hiding the little man, because I really had to hunt to find him. Kids will love hunting for him, too. Then the icing on the story is the twist at the end, which I don’t want to spoil.
The bottom line is this is a well-written book with lots of fun colorful and detailed illustrations, that will entertain young and old readers. All families will enjoy this book no matter their religion. Parents are sure to find their children will pull this book out to read over and over again. Can read Rebecca's journey with the book on Writing and Illustrating.
October 14, 2023
A cheeky Afikoman (hidden Matzah) is the main character in this rhyming read aloud Passover (Pesach) picture book for 3-99 year olds.
Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s exuberant rhyme, combined with an enticing refrain, lures readers to turn the page for more action and to find where Afikoman is hiding.
Noa Kelner’s vibrant illustrations show readers the traditional Passover seder dinner, interspersed with hilarious scenes of children, with the help of the family dog, searching for the elusive Afikoman.
A glossary at the beginning of the book explains the Hebrew family words and Passover words used in the story.
This happy book is suitable for children of all backgrounds, as it exudes the joy of a large family get together and community sharing.
Children and their carers will want to read “Afikoman, Where’d You Go?” again and again, and not just at Pesach.
Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s exuberant rhyme, combined with an enticing refrain, lures readers to turn the page for more action and to find where Afikoman is hiding.
Noa Kelner’s vibrant illustrations show readers the traditional Passover seder dinner, interspersed with hilarious scenes of children, with the help of the family dog, searching for the elusive Afikoman.
A glossary at the beginning of the book explains the Hebrew family words and Passover words used in the story.
This happy book is suitable for children of all backgrounds, as it exudes the joy of a large family get together and community sharing.
Children and their carers will want to read “Afikoman, Where’d You Go?” again and again, and not just at Pesach.
February 13, 2024
A True Treasure (Hunt!) Afikoman, Where’d You Go is a joyful interactive adventure that celebrates an honored tradition of the Jewish holiday, Passover, in a delightfully delicious Gingerbread Man meets Where’s Waldo way. Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s perfect meter and rhyme builds suspense and elicits giggles, while Noa Kelner’s action-packed, heartwarming illustrations will have readers of all ages clamoring to join in the hunt for the afikoman. And they can! Clever detectives will pore over each picture until they spot the mischievous piece of matzah...but wait! Once they turn the page, the afikoman is off again! Children will anticipate, and chime in on, the recurring line, Afikoman...Afikoman...Afikoman! Where’d you go? Fun for the holiday and beyond!
October 19, 2023
My kids loved this book!
My sons and I enjoyed reading this story together, learning more about the traditions of Passover, and desperately trying to be the first person to spot the Afikoman on each page! The Afikoman gets harder and harder to spot as the story continues, which is a clever way of engaging kids of all ages. The rhyme is a pleasure to read aloud, with cliffhangers and fun wordplay sprinkled throughout. Readers will enjoy joining in with the refrain throughout the book, too. The illustrations have a slightly Richard Scarry quality, with detailed spreads just asking to be pored over.
A must-have for every bookshelf!
My sons and I enjoyed reading this story together, learning more about the traditions of Passover, and desperately trying to be the first person to spot the Afikoman on each page! The Afikoman gets harder and harder to spot as the story continues, which is a clever way of engaging kids of all ages. The rhyme is a pleasure to read aloud, with cliffhangers and fun wordplay sprinkled throughout. Readers will enjoy joining in with the refrain throughout the book, too. The illustrations have a slightly Richard Scarry quality, with detailed spreads just asking to be pored over.
A must-have for every bookshelf!
November 11, 2023
I absolutely LOVED this story about Passover. It’s such a wonderful, interactive story where children and yes, adults too will be searching each page carefully to find Afikoman. The illustrator did such a wonderful job creating characters and beautiful detailed settings with Afikoman carefully hidden. I found myself scanning some of the pages for ages trying to find Afikoman. There are certainly wonderful ways this story can be used in the classroom, I can imagine my students joining in with the refrain, drawing posters, and also wanting to go on their own hunt in the classroom for Afikoman. This is a definitely must read.
February 15, 2024
AFIKOMAN, WHERE'D YOU GO? is such a fun picture book! Follow along, and participate with a group of children during their family sedar, as they search for the hidden AFIKOMAN throughout the house. Lively rhyme and a fun refrain propel this story forward, and little readers will become invested in the characters' success! Each page is bustling with fun details that showcase this loving Jewish family and their home--with so many hidden treasures to find on each page, including the hidden AKIFOMAN. Perfect for Gingerbread Man and Where's Waldo fans, this is an entertaining addition for every home's bookshelf. Highly recommend it!
November 14, 2023
Oh how FUN! I absolutely LOVED this lyrical, loveable, search-and-find Passover book by Rebecca Gardyn Levington! The catchy refrain, "Afikoman, where'd you go?" will entice young readers to not only search for him on each spread (he hides very well in some places!!) but to turn the page to continue the adventure! It's such a sweet and playful way to celebrate the holiday as well as introduce traditions to many. The illustrations are packed with details and will keep readers glued to the pages with each turn. This book left me feeling happy!!
January 10, 2024
Delightful, adorable, informative! This book is a gem! Told in rhyme with a catchy refrain, the story lures the reader to join in the hunt for Afikoman. My inner child came out, determined to find Afikoman hiding on each page. The book is artistically engaging, fun, and educational; sure to be a favorite for children. The illustrations are jammed packed with much to admire - from the open breakout views of the house, to the diversity of children searching, to the silly places Afikoman is hiding. I highly recommend adding this one to your bookshelf.
January 12, 2024
Afikoman by Rebecca Gardyn Levington with illustrations by Noa Kelner is a hide-and-seek delight for all ages. With perfect rhyming text and engaging illustrations, readers are taken on an adventure to find the hidden matzah (the Afikoman) during a Passover seder. The repeated refrain adds to the interaction and fun as readers search each page for the hidden treasure. There’s a glossary in the beginning to assist in understanding as you travel through the book to the surprise ending. This will be one that readers will ask for again and again.
February 6, 2024
Does the world need another Passover book? YES! YES! YES! Especially when it's as delightful as Rebecca Levington's latest. In the tradition of well-loved, ever-popular Hide-and-Seek puzzle pages, this new release is sure to keep your youngsters engaged every Passover season for years to come. Noa Kelner's colorful illustrations perfectly capture the whimsy and enthusiasm of the children in the story hunting HIGH and LOW, INSIDE and OUTSIDE for the errant missing matzah. Don't miss this one. And it would make a wonderful holiday gift!
February 10, 2024
What fun!! AFIKOMAN, WHERE’D YOU GO? is a delightful adventure story with a search-and-find element. Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s rhyming text is a joy to read aloud, and Noa Kelner’s illustrations are detailed and engaging. Readers will learn more about Passover traditions, and there’s also broader messages about teamwork and family love. Kids of all ages will enjoy the story and searching for the sneaky Afikoman character. I highly recommend this book – it’s perfect for school and home bookshelves!
February 20, 2024
This book is a Where's Waldo? of Passover. The Passover seder can run very long and so there is a bit of a break for the kids to search for the afikoman, a special matzo the hosts have hidden for this very purpose. Whoever finds the afikoman usually gets a prize so this search is taken very seriously by the kiddos (and the parents that get to finish their second or third glass of wine as the kids run about). A great book to introduce Passover or just a great (and tricky!) search-and-find for any family.
February 21, 2024
Wow. This author continues to impress me! All of her stories are such a delight, and this story is no different. With fantastic rhyme, engaging illustrations, AND being interactive for the readers, this is a story both children and adults will enjoy again and again! Even though my family is not Jewish, my 5 year old and I really loved searching for Afikoman and learning more about Passover! This would be such a great story to introduce Passover to students and I can't imagine all of the fun activities to go along with it!! 5 Stars!!
March 26, 2024
Afikoman, Where'd You Go? is such a delightful read aloud. Start with the wonderful rhymes by author Rebecca Gardyn Levington pair with illustrations from Now Kelner that are a visual treasure hunt for little ones and the fun repeating refrain and you will want to read this before, during, and after Passover! I enjoyed the Where's Waldo feel of this book but also the Passover elements of the story. A glossary for those unfamiliar with the few Hebrew words makes this very accessible to any reader.
April 6, 2024
The rhyme is lively and the art detailed in Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s latest book AFIKOMEN, WHERE’D YOU GO? Noa Kelner draws a great big house with details of a busy life in every room. Her drawings will entice children in as there are so many details and so much humor. Is Afikoman in the bathroom? Is Afikoman in the kitchen? And what is that dog up to? Every page requires careful study in this interactive book that asks the reader to join in searching for the elusive after seder “afikoMAN.” Fun for all.
January 11, 2024
I love a good rhyming text (especially one with a refrain), and this book delivers both of those things, along with charming illustrations and a sense of intrigue. (Where DID that tricky piece of matzo go?) The kids in your life will surely also enjoy spotting it in each spread--a few of them are quite tricky! 🕵️
An energetic, colorful celebration of the hiding (and finding) of the afikoman at the Passover seder and the importance and fun of being in community.
An energetic, colorful celebration of the hiding (and finding) of the afikoman at the Passover seder and the importance and fun of being in community.
February 8, 2024
This book is so much fun and a great addition to any collection of kidlit Passover books. The kids at the family seder hunt for the afikoman, who seemingly can't be caught! Levington's rhyme is fun and engaging, and I just love the refrain. The illustrations are totally inviting. Kids will linger on every page spread trying to find afikoman! The surprise ending feels both joyful and earned. I can't wait to share this book with the little ones in my life coming as we come up to Passover!
February 10, 2024
This book is SO MUCH FUN! We know that Rebecca Gardyn Levington is a master of captivating readers through rhyme. AFIKOMAN, WHERE’D YOU GO? is no exception. The clever text, with a refrain that will lock itself into your brain, combines with brilliant, joyful and funny illustration. The product is a book that readers will interact with in a way unlike others – engaged in the tradition along with the characters, in the most satisfying way. Readers of ALL ages will enjoy this adventure.
October 16, 2023
A rollicking adventure that captures the high point of a Passover seder for young kids--finding the afikomen! Whether or not a child celebrates Passover, they will love finding where Afikomen hides on each page. The clever rhymes keep the story moving and the pages turning, making this a story kids are sure to want to read over and over.
October 17, 2023
This Passover book is absolutely delightful! The reader is invited to help search for the Afikoman on every spread, and it's so much fun. The flawless rhythm and rhyme make for a musical read, and the refrain is so catchy. The witty text and clever art had me laughing out loud! It's a wonderful, joyful book that I look forward to reading again and again.
October 25, 2023
Kids (and adults!) will have a blast trying to spy the hidden afikoman (a mischievous piece of matzoh) on each page in this joyous Passover picture book. I love how the afikoman becomes harder to spot as the story progresses. Levington's rhyme and meter is pitch perfect, making this rollicking read-aloud fun for repeated readings. Super fun book!
November 6, 2023
What a fun book! The author's perfect rhyme coupled with the artist's amazing illustrations make this book such an adventure. I enjoyed finding Afikoman on every spread, and sometimes, it was not easy which added to the fun. Kids who love puzzles will have a blast with this book.
*Note that I received an ARC copy of this book for the purposes of review.
*Note that I received an ARC copy of this book for the purposes of review.
November 11, 2023
This fantastic book about the tradition of hiding the afikoman during the Passover seder. Whether kids are familiar with the tradition or not, they will love the playful rhymes and following the kids in the book on their search. Readers will love joining in by looking for the afikoman on every page.
February 4, 2024
I was fortunate to receive an e-arc of this book, and I absolutely loved it. SUCH a fun book! Kids will have a great time looking for the Afikoman on each page. Some pages are super tricky, and some are easier, so I'd say it's great for as young as 2, and as old as 6 or 7 :) The rhyming text pairs well with the illustrations, too! I loved it so much I ended up buying a copy for a relative!
February 9, 2024
A fantastic take on the runaway gingerbread man that is sure to become a Passover favorite! This story has perfect rhyming verses, cute illustrations where kids will be able to hunt for the afikomen in each spread, and--best of all--a rousing chorus that everyone will be able to chant together when reading aloud. A surprise ending rounds out the fun.
February 20, 2024
Adventure and mystery abound as a Passover tradition is brought to life in this lovely action-packed picture book. The vivid art engages the reader and keeps us turning the pages to discover where the piece of matzah is hidden. A wonderful addition to any library shelf - the book serves as mirrors and windows...helping all children feel seen...and sharing Jewish culture.
October 14, 2023
What a fun book to read with my grandson! He was much better at finding the afikoman than I was. Kids will love this fun rhyming text, great illustrations, and the interactive activity of looking for the afikomen. Unique Passover picture book!
October 15, 2023
This book is SO fun!! It has a great refrain that will have kids chanting along. The Afikoman is hidden on every spread. It's just hard enough to find that it can be an engaging game for a wide age group. Bubbly text and great illustrations. We don't celebrate Passover but I know my kids would have loved this book and would have especially enjoyed the interactive element.
October 16, 2023
This bouncy, beautifully illustrated rhymer will be a kid-pleaser every single Passover! The interactive element (trying to find the sneaky Afikoman throughout) is SO much fun. Fresh rhyme with a fantastic refrain perfectly captures the excitement of searching for the Afikoman - a total delight!
November 6, 2023
The energetic, bouncy rhymes about kids trying to find a rather mischievous Afikomen, coupled with fun and detailed illustrations (that include a Where's Waldo-like chance to spot the Afikomen on each spread), make this an engaging book that will be wonderful to read over and over again!
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