Dress like a king or queen, twirl your gragger, and make some noise--Purim is here! One of the happiest Jewish holidays on the calendar, this springtime holiday is celebrated with costume parties, parades, and special foods. Learn the story, customs, and good deeds that are celebrated on this religious holiday.

"In this lively retelling of the Purim story, Queen Esther finds the courage to save the Jewish people from Haman, the king's evil advisor"--Provided by publisher. Esther (of the Purim story) would rather dig in her garden and spend time with her cousin Mordechai than live in a palace. So when then king chooses her as queen, her new life is far from a dream come true. And when danger comes, there is no fairy godmother to help out. Will she have the...