Sukkah-Doodle-Doo!
WRITTEN BY MARGIE BLUMBERG
INSPIRED BY A STORY BY KAY KANTOR POMERANTZ
ILLUSTRATED BY TAMMIE LYON
Told in rhyme, this charming tale* tells the story of a family’s celebration of Sukkot—a festive week that is full of food, fun, and—shhh—surprises!
*This picture book’s text has been revised. The new edition will be released in mid-December 2023.
For Grown-Ups: Rhyming words and accompanying illustrations with lots of people, animals, places, and things to name help to build a child’s vocabulary and encourage a sense of wonder.
Back matter includes a glossary, sheet music for two new songs, and two delicious holiday recipes.
2022
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Press Release
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• Pages: 56
• Age Range: 2-8 years
• Pub Date: 09/06/2022
• Size: 8 x 10 inches
• ISBN:
Paperback: 978-0-9994463-8-6
Hardcover: 978-0-9994463-1-7 -
Family, siblings, fun, teamwork, fall, nature, Sukkot, sukkah, rhymes, home, food, recipes, songs
START PRACTICING THIS NEW SONG FOR SUKKOT (OCTOBER 9-16, 2022)!
Let’s go out to the sukkah—
It’s spectacular there.
Nature’s included with every meal.
You could say that it has real appeal.
Pull your chair right up to the table
And chat with family and friends.
Feel the sunshine,
Gaze at the stars—
Hope it never ends!
The song “Let’s Go Out to the Sukkah” is sung to the tune “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Original Music by Albert Von Tilzer and Original Lyrics by Jack Norworth ©1908 The York Music Co. • New Lyrics by Margie Blumberg • Vocals: Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro and Hazzan Raquel Pomerantz Gershon • Organ and sound engineering: Cantor Leon Sher • New Lyrics ©2022 MB Publishing, LLC. ℗2022 MB Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.
HAPPY SUKKOT!
Join Shelley and Jimmy Mindel as they help to build and decorate a sukkah (“booth”), prepare a special lunch for family and friends, and handle four unexpected green guests! A beautiful mitzvah (“good deed”), a first lost tooth, and lots of glitter add warmth and sparkle to this charming rhyming tale.
Fun songs and recipes inside, including one for Sarah Mindel’s famous mandel bread! (Sarah Mindel is Shelley and Jimmy’s nana.)
Reviews
“The Mindel family prepares for and celebrates Sukkot in this festive and fun children’s book. . . . The sweet family story . . . is appropriate for any age. . . . The attention to detail is stunning. . . . The busy, cheerful illustrations contain additional fun details. . . . This book is certain to delight young readers whether they celebrate Sukkot every year or if this is the first time they have encountered the holiday.” —THE US REVIEW OF BOOKS, SARAH POULETTE
"A lovely presentation of the togetherness and sweetness . . . of Sukkot." —DIANE DONOVAN, SENIOR REVIEWER, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"The happy tenor of the party shines through in the well-lit art. . . . A humorous, engaging tale of a chaotic and entertaining event." —KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Beautiful, colorful sketched illustrations . . . help bring the excitement of autumn to life. At the same time, simple rhyming text adds a festive feel and keeps the story accessible for learning readers. . . . Sukkah-Doodle-Doo! is both joyous and instructive—sure to get any reader in the sukkah mood.” —THE CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW
“The story is in rhyming verse, which adds a lyrical quality. The illustrations are full of life and color . . .” —EMILY-JANE HILLS ORFORD, READERS’ FAVORITE, 5 STARS
“The colorful illustrations add to the spirited atmosphere and will encourage excitement and anticipation of the holiday . . . . young children will enjoy the . . . party atmosphere of the Mindel family!!”
—RACHEL GLASSER, ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES NEWSLETTER
“This is such a great kids book on Sukkot! Love the story and illustrations. It works well for younger and older children. Also love the additions at the end. If this came as our PJLibrary book of the month, I would be delighted!”
—EMILY NEWTON (NETGALLEY REVIEWER), 5 out of 5 stars
