It's almost Purim, and Talia's sure that Grandma said they're going to bake "haman-tushies." Eww! But as Talia helps Grandma with the recipe and learns the story of Purim-from the bravery of Queen Esther to the schemes of wicked Haman-she discovers a lot about these holiday cookies that she didn't know. The third in Marshall's play-on-words Talia stories including Talia and the Rude Vegetables and Talia and the Very YUM Kippur.
"Talia and the Haman-tushies... Talia mishears her and thinks edible posteriors are on the menu - yuck! (Parents, be prepared to translate the joke.) As they cook, Grandma tells the Purim story... Francesca Assirelli's illustrations are a joy... Luckily, the tushie misunderstanding is cleared up in time for Talia to taste the hamantaschen. Giggles guaranteed for ages three to five."
The Jewish Chronicle
"Grandma's version of the Purim story is very simple ... appropriate for children ages 4 to 8. The illustrations, which appear to have been made from paintings, are clear with a cheerful palette and make the story easy to follow for young children. There is also a recipe for Hamantaschen at the end, which would be a great follow-through activity for young readers and their adult companions."
