Storybooks and coloring pages provide quick and last minute resources throughout the High Holidays.

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Rosh Hashanah

Little Red Rosie, by Eric Kimmel. Ages 3-6.In this playful version of The Little Red Hen, a young girl enlists her stuffed animal friends to help make challah for Rosh Hashanah--"An attractive, different take on a holiday tale."-Kirkus Reviews

Kayla and Kugel’s Super Sweet Rosh Hashanah, by Ann Koffsky (coming September 3). Ages 3-6. Kayla and her mischievous puppy learn about tashlich and Kugel howls along as Kayla learns how to blow the shofar. --“Sweet, endearing, colorful illustrations bring out the humor in the actions of the puppy, who is clearly loved as an equal member of his young family.” – Kirkus Reviews

Jackie and Jesse and Joni and Jae, by Chris Barash. Ages 3-8.—Four young friends reflect on mistakes, learn about the  ritual of tashlich, and look forward to a new year. --An unforgettable moment of closeness within a newly relevant Jewish custom. Kirkus Reviews

Miriam and the Sasquatch, by Eric Kimmel. Ages 4-7. When a sasquatch invades her family's apple orchard at Rosh Hashanah, Miriam tries to scare it aware with her shofar blowing. But when the creature helps her escape a swarm of bees, she begins to see the visitor in a new light. "This clever Rosh Hashanah story does an excellent job of including holiday symbols and traditions while telling a unique, engaging tale." --School Library Journal

Big Sam: A Rosh Hashanah Tall Tale, by Eric Kimmel. Ages 3-8. When Big Sam, the Jewish answer to Paul Bunyan, makes a massive challah for Rosh Hashanah, he leaves a big mess in the wilderness that the animals insist he clean up. A Sydney Taylor Notable book. " Matching Rosh Hashanah with an appreciation of the natural world is an inspired choice." – Jewish Book Council

Lily’s Hong Kong Honey Cake, by Erica Lyons. Ages 4-8. Based on the history of Jewish refugees in Asia and spanning multiple years during World War II, this picture book shows how some creativity, adaptability, and a lot of love can make the new year sweet no matter where you are. STARRED REVIEW: "A first purchase for libraries building collections around Jewish history, refugee experiences, and stories of resilience for young readers."—School Library Journal

Yom Kippur

If I Swam with Jonah, by Pamela Moritz. Ages 3-6. "If I Swam with Jon­ah makes a great read-aloud at bed­time, and it’s also the per­fect addi­tion to a fam­i­ly Yom Kip­pur service." - Jewish Book Council. “A nifty way to bring the Jonah story to young children, in a rhyming text that creates a midrash.” Sydney Taylor Shmooze.

Jonah’s Tale of a Whale, Barry Schwartz. Ages 5-8. “A well-told, accessible Bible tale for young readers.“– Kirkus Reviews

Yom Kippur Shortstop, by David Adler. Ages 4-8. Young Jacob has a decision to make when his team has a playoff game scheduled for Yom Kippur. A Sydney Taylor Notable Book. “Highly Recommended” Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review. “Uplifting.” Kirkus Reviews.

Big Bad Wolf’s Yom Kippur, by David Sherrin. Ages 6-8. In this fractured fairy tale mash-up that explains the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, Big Bad Wolf struggles to understand whether he has the capacity for change, and in the process discovers friendship among those he once thought of only as tasty snacks. "This sweet, humorous tale conveys the meaning of this important Jewish holiday in a way that’s understandable for children. Its premise proves it’s easy to err on the side of good; each of us has kindness within, and it’s satisfying to let it show." --Kirkus Reviews

Sukkot and Simchat Torah

Kayla and Kugel’s Silly Sukkot, by Ann Koffsky. Ages 3-6. Kayla and her mischievous dog Kugel are back to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and explain it to young children.

Sky-High Sukkah, by Rachel Orenstein Packer. Ages 3-7. Leah lives high up in an apartment building overlooking the city and dreams of having a sukkah of her own. But there's no place to build it. With some help from the neighbors, Leah and her friend Ari find a way to have their own sukkah — on the roof. "Beyond explaining the holiday’s significance, Leah’s story will serve to illustrate Judaism’s model of kehilla (community), in which cooperative spirit brings people together." --Kirkus Reviews

Night Lights, A Sukkot Story, by Barbara Diamond Goldin. Ages 5-8. Daniel is nervous about sleeping outside in the sukkah, but with the help of his big sister, tries to be brave like his ancestors in the desert. "A child’s fear is sweetly tempered by the support of an older sister's comforting, natural solution." --Kirkus Reviews. –“A timeless choice.” The Jewish Book Council

The Moving-Box Sukkah, by Leah Berkowitz. Ages 5-8. A boy and his mom find a creative way to make a new apartment in a new city feel a bit more like home as they prepare to celebrate the fall holiday of Sukkot. “This lovely marriage of a story of moving and Sukkot will be a welcome addition” –School Library Journal Starred Review

How It’s Made-Torah Scroll, by Allison Ofanansky. Ages 4-8. Learn how a Torah scroll is made, step-by-step, in this photographic picture book. “There is a strong sense of community and modernity as men and women and girls and boys all work together for this very special creation.” – Kirkus Reviews