The Mysterious Missing Matzoh
By (Author) Alan Katz
Illustrated by Adam Auerbach
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
4th June 2025
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and spec
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Hardback
40
Width 254mm, Height 254mm
420g
What happens when you hide the afikomen too well The Mysterious Missing Matzoh is a hilariously original, utterly heartwarming take on a beloved Passover tradition.
Its that time in the Passover Seder when its Grandpa Murrays job to break the matzoh and hide the afikomen for the kids to find. But what happens when you hide the afikomen too well Search as hard as they can, Nathan, Simone, Andrew, and David cant track it down anywhere. The kids may have to turn the house upside down if they want to get their reward and finish the Seder meal.
The Mysterious Missing Matzoh is a joyful title that readers will return to year after year to celebrate Passover. Illustrated by award-winning artist Adam Auerbach and told with heartwarming humor by New York Times bestselling picture book author Alan Katz, its a must-have for anyone who celebrates the holiday or just wants to learn more about an ages-old tradition.
A cheery Passover story, destined to become a holiday favorite. Kirkus Reviews "Readers will be delighted when they finally discover the afikomens hiding place. Auerbachs playful, childlike illustrations complement Katzs compelling story well, keeping readers engaged." School Library Journal
Alan Katz has written more than 40 highly acclaimed children's books, including Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs, The Day the Mustache Took Over, OOPS!, Really Stupid Stories for Really Smart Kids, and two Awesome Achievers titles. Alan has received many state awards for children's literature, and he frequently visits schools across the country. Alan is also a six-time Emmy-nominated writer for series including The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Taz-Mania, Pinkalicious and Peterrific, numerous Nickelodeon shows, and more. He hosted a long-running game show on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live channel, and he's also created comic books, trading cards, theme park shows, and hundreds of others special projects for kids and their parents.