Sukkot Is Here: An Autumn Celebration of Family, Starry Nights, and Welcoming Guests into the Sukkah

Step inside the glowing sukkah and discover the beauty of autumn traditions under the open sky.Every fall, backyards transform into leafy shelters, sweet citrus fills the air, and starry evenings bring family and neighbors together. For young children, understanding the deeper meaning behind living outdoors, shaking the lulav, and welcoming guests can sometimes feel overwhelming.Sukkot Is Here brings the warmth, wonder, and sensory richness of the harvest holiday to life through gentle, rhythmic verse and luminous illustrations. Join six-year-old twins David and Hannah as they build their backyard booth, lay fragrant branches on the roof, hold the four sacred species, and share meals beneath a blanket of twinkling stars.Inside this festive holiday story, young readers will discover: - The Sukkah Build: How fresh leafy branches (schach) create an open roof looking right up at the night sky.- The Four Sacred Species: Holding and gently shaking the etrog, lulav, hadass, and aravah to celebrate gratitude.- Welcoming Guests (Ushpizin): The timeless beauty of radical hospitality, open doors, and gathering around a shared table.- Sensory Harvest Traditions: The crisp scents of pine and citron, hanging handmade paper fruit garlands, and sharing warm soup outdoors.- Bonus Educational Backmatter: A child-friendly illustrated glossary of holiday terms and an accessible Four Species field guide.Designed specifically for children ages 3 to 8, this story turns timeless Jewish heritage into an engaging, heartfelt bedtime read your family will cherish every Tishrei.Scroll up, click "Buy Now," and share the light, stars, and warmth of the sukkah with your little ones tonight.