In Barbara Lerman-Golomb’s board book THE SUKKAH HOP (Green Bean Books, 2026), illustrated by Talia Drigues, a family celebrates Sukkot by visiting a different sukkah each day. At each stop, they participate in holiday festivities, including making decorations, shaking the…
In Jenna Rothberg’s picture book DELI DAYS (Scribble Kids Books, 2026), illustrated by Marta Pantaleo, a child helps their grandfather, Zeyde, in his deli every Sunday. While sharing recipes and life lessons, their heartwarming relationship mirrors the comfort of matzo…
Joy Nelkin Wieder’s board book ROSH HASHANAH SQUARE-CIRCLE-STAR!: A FIRST SHAPES BOOK (Abrams, 2026), illustrated by Aura Lewis, introduces young readers to different shapes that correspond with Rosh Hashanah symbols. Aura Lewis’s sweet illustrations are wonderfully paired with the book’s…
In I PAINT MY WORLD (Apples & Honey Press, 2026), written by Esther Novak and illustrated by Susan Gal, a young boy expresses a range of emotions, each matching the season of the year he is experiencing. Esther’s gentle, lyrical…
In Melissa Stoller’s picture book STELLA’S SPECIAL RECIPE: A ROSH HASHANAH STORY (Kar-Ben, 2026), illustrated by Valerya Milovanova, Stella learns about her family’s cabbage roll recipe that has been passed down for generations. Each family member adds their own special…
Rachelle Burk’s picture book biography, DIVING DEEP FOR ROSH HASHANAH: TASHLICH FOR A BETTER WORLD (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2026), illustrated by Craig Orback, tells the story of scuba diver Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, who honors Tashlich in a unique, environmentally conscious way.…
In Amit Trainin’s picture book, THERE’S A CROCODILE ON THIS TRAIN! (Kalaniot Books, 2026), translated by Ilana Kurshan, a crocodile boards a train leaving little room for the other animal passengers. Who will be brave enough to stand up to…
Artie Bennett’s picture book, THE TENTH MAN: A MIRACLE OF JEWISH FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN NEW ORLEANS (Holiday House, 2026), illustrated by Shira Neiss, tells the true story of a grieving young man named Alex who stumbles into a New…
In Rebecca Gardyn Levington‘s picture book I WISH THAT YOU KNEW (Little Bee Books, 2026), illustrated by Alyssa Russell, the connection between a child and her grandmother is lovingly shared as the family prepares for the grandmother’s unveiling. Although it’s…
I am happy to welcome back Deborah Guttentag. Deborah’s new novel, LETTERBOX BY THE LAKE (Menucha Publishers, 2026), tells the story of two sisters living in 1960s London whose lives are shaped by their family’s harrowing experiences during and after…