PreS–A young girl prepares for the Jewish New Year by picking apples, buying honey and round challah bread at the market, and listening to Daddy practice blowing the shofar. Her playful puppy wants to help, too, but ends up running around in circles, knocking over the honey jars, jumping into the pond, and howling at her dad. Integrated into the simplistic plot, Kayla provides explanations for some of the holiday customs and rituals; others are explained in the author’s note. Bright, expressive cartoon illustrations complement Kayla’s cheerful disposition and Kugel the puppy’s adorable antics. This series title is cute, but rather didactic and uninspiring.
VERDICT Fans of Kayla and Kugel, as well as libraries looking for basic Rosh Hashanah picture books for the youngest readers, may welcome this new addition.
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