Books about Sukkot for Children

Sukkot, the Festival of Booths, is a cherished time of year when Jewish families come together to celebrate. In this blog post, we've carefully curated a collection of captivating children's books that will help young readers understand and embrace the traditions and significance of Sukkot. Join us on this literary journey through the holiday season!

1. **"The Wind and the Sukkah" by Aydel Lebovics:**
Join Mr. Levi in this heartwarming tale where an unusually strong wind provides him with the materials he needs to build a Sukkah, the temporary hut erected for the celebration of Sukkot. 


2. **"Zaydie's Special Esrogim" by Aydel Lebovics:**
Every Sukkot, Zaydie's garage turns into something special...a lulav and esrog store! Will there be enough esrogim? Too many? Enjoy the holiday with Dovid as he learns that there are even more Mitzvot than meet the eye when it comes to Sukkot.


3. **"A Tree Full of Mitzvos" by Dina Rosenfeld:**
Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of a curious tree eager to discover the meaning of mitzvot (good deeds) and its desire to be part of the family's meaningful traditions. Will the tree find a way to participate in these acts of kindness? This beautifully illustrated book vividly portrays the values of kindness and the joy of lending a helping hand.


4. **"The Sukkah that I Built" by Rochel Groner Vorst:**
Join in the rollicking fun of hammering the walls, climbing the ladder, and putting schach on the family sukkah. This delightful book, with its "House that Jack Built" refrain, is perfect for reading aloud and captures the joy of building a Sukkah.


5. **"Shanghai Sukkah" by Heidi Smith Hyde:**
Experience Sukkot in an unexpected setting—Shanghai! Follow a young Jewish boy named Marcus as he celebrates Sukkot in a foreign land and learns the true meaning of home and community.


6. **"The House on the Roof" by David A. Adler:**
Discover the heartwarming story of a boy named Jacob who builds a sukkah on his apartment building's rooftop. Through this delightful tale, children will learn about friendship, unity, and the spirit of Sukkot.


7. **"The Elephant in the Sukkah" by Sherri Mandell:**
Enjoy a whimsical and heartwarming story about a friendly elephant who joins a family's Sukkot celebration. This delightful book teaches children about inclusion, hospitality, and the joys of Sukkot.


8. **"Sukkos Guess Who?" by Ariella Stern:**
It’s exciting and interactive for children to guess the rhyming Sukkos riddles, then open the flap to reveal the answers. Cleverly designed so the very young will learn as they go… all about the special holiday mitzvos and foods, the joy of building a sukkah and shaking the lulav and esrog, and so much more.


These enchanting children's books about Sukkot offer a wonderful way to introduce young readers to the traditions, values, and the joy of the holiday. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply looking to enhance your Sukkot celebrations, these stories will help create meaningful connections and lasting memories during this special time of year. Happy Sukkot!

Sukkot Books

 

Sukkot plush toys

Sukkot Printable Art

Check out our printable Sukkot art. We have coloring pages to keep your little ones occupied during the holiday. We have beautiful color illustrations depicting the mitzvot of the Holiday of Sukkot and adorable Ushpizin art to decorate your sukkah with in both color and black and white.