An Etrog from Across the Sea - by Deborah Bodin Cohen & Kerry Olitzky (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Praise for An Etrog from Across the Sea by Deborah Bodin Cohen and Kerry Olitzky, illustrated by Stacey Dressen McQueen:

Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner

Papa has promised to bring home a perfect etrog for Sukkot from his journey across the sea. Leah and Aaron go to the docks every day to wait for his ship. But Rosh Hashanah passes, then Yom Kippur, and still Papa's ship doesn't arrive. Grandpapa Luis comforts Leah with a beautiful silver etrog cup, but will her papa return in time for Sukkot, bringing the promised etrog?

Review Quotes

"This book reinforces the importance of Jewish traditions and family for Jewish children at a time in America when there is rising anti-Semitism." --Children's Literature

"This touching story, written by two rabbis, offers a glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of colonial America and celebrates the warmth of family togetherness. A homey, appealing holiday celebration."--Kirkus Reviews