Purim

Books

by Mordicai Gerstein: Queen Ester the Morning Star

Retells the story of how a beautiful Jewish girl became the Queen of Persia and saved her people from death at the hands of the evil Hamen.
by Cathy Goldberg Fishman: On Purim

Uses the story of a family's preparations for the Jewish holiday of Purim to explain the traditions connected with this celebration.

For even more titles, search the library catalog by:
Esther Queen of Persia --Juvenile Literature
Purim

Purim on the Net: http://www.holidays.net/purim/

Learn the story of Purim, make a noisy gragger, print out a mask or two to color and bake your own hamantaschen.
Celebrate Purim with Torah Tots: http://www.torahtots.com/holidays/purim/purim.htm

Send an e-card, delve into the story of Queen Esther, print out pages to color and play some cool games.
Happy Purim: http://www.cstone.net/~bry-back/holidayfun/purim.html

Read the story of Queen Esther and make a Purim crown.
Purim Customs around the World: http://www.jafi.org.il/education/festivls/purim/purim.html

Learn about Purim customs from around the world.