More Than Enough: A Passover Story

Ages 3 to 5, Grades K And Under

A family’s Passover celebration is equal parts warmth and charm in this cozy picture book, with the traditional seder song “Dayenu” as the grateful refrain.

In this story told in spare, lyrical prose, a Jewish family prepares their Passover seder, visiting the farmer’s market for walnuts, lilacs, and honey (and adopting a kitten along the way!), then chopping apples for charoset, and getting dressed up before walking to Nana’s house. The refrain throughout is “Dayenu”—a mindset of thankfulness, a reminder to be aware of the blessings in each moment. At Nana’s, there’s matzo ball soup, chicken, coconut macaroons, and of course, the hidden afikomen. After opening the door for Elijah and singing the verses of “Chad Gadya,” Nana tucks the children in for a special Passover sleepover.

This warm, affectionate story is a perfect read for the entire family in anticipation and celebration of the holiday.

About the Author

April Halprin Wayland has been a teacher, a corporate manager, a fiddle player, and a walnut farmer, but she has always been a writer. She is the author of several picture books, including New Year at the Pier, and the young adult novel in verse Girl Coming in for a Landing, which won both the Lee Bennett Hopkins Honor Award for Children’s Poetry and the Myra Cohn Livingston Award.

Author Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Katie Kath illustrates books, magazines and literary media for children, and is the artist of more than fourteen picture and middle grade books. She graduated with her MFA in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and has conducted workshops and lectures for both kids and adults across several states. She also established her local Piedmont Triad chapter of the Urban Sketchers group in 2017. In her spare time, Katie tries to amuse her cat, plays piano, and sometimes draws silly cartoons about her life, which you can see on her Instagram @katiekathdraws.   

Illustrator Residence: North Carolina