Build a Sukkah with me

Highlights

• An uplifting picture book for young readers, teaching them how to build a sukkah
• An engaging, introduction to the celebration of Sukkot
• Features full-spread illustrations, bursting with colour and character
• A heart-warming story about the joy found in community and in working together

Description

This richly illustrated tale gives children a step-by-step guide to preparing a sukkah (hut) for the festival of Sukkot. With the help of friends and family, wood is gathered, leaves are foraged, and the roof put in place. Decorations are then made, mouth-watering food is prepared, and everything is set for the sun going down. Sukkot has begun!

By showing children the ways in which they can take part in the festivities – from singing and dancing with friends, to creating posters and paperchains for the sukkah – this book reveals how their happiness and enthusiasm are key this joyful festival. It also shows the pleasure that can be found in working together as part of a community.

With its engaging story and endearing message, Let’s Build a Sukkah is a delightful celebration of love, family, and generosity and guaranteed to leave children captivated.

Author Details

Katie is an award-winning editor and writer from North London. As a teenager, she was a youth leader at several Jewish organizations, creating and running fun, imaginative and engaging activity programmes for young children in the UK and abroad. This, but possibly also the demands from friends to give speeches at their bar and bat mitzvahs aged 13, sparked her love of writing and storytelling. She went on to study English and Drama at the University of Sussex and has now worked in publishing for over six years.