Taschlich at Turtle Rock, by Susan Schnur and Anna Schnur-Fishman.

In this picture book written by (Lilith senior editor) Susan Schnur and (Lilith writer) Anna Schnur-Fishman, and illustrated by Alex Steele-Morgan, Annie is excited about the Tashlich ceremony on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah. Her family will walk to Turtle Creek Rock and throw crumbs in the water, as symbols of mistakes made the past year. As Annie leads her family through the woods, they think about the good and bad things that happened during the year and make plans for a sweeter new year.

The Story of Passover, by David A. Adler. Illustrated by Jill Weber.

The miraculous story of how Moses was narrowly saved as an infant and then grew up to lead his people out of slavery unfolds in a straight-forward text and in vibrant and boldly colored acrylic paintings.

Perfect for introducing young children to the Jewish holiday of Passover, this picture book presents the crucial events in Exodus in a format that is both accessible to children and beautiful to behold

The Eighth Menorah, by Lauren L. Wohl. Illustrated by Laura Hughes.

Hanukkah is a few weeks away, and Sam can't wait to celebrate with his family, especially his grandma. At Sunday school, everyone in his class is busy making clay menorahs to give as Hanukkah gifts! Sam likes how his menorah is turning out, but he's worried--his family already has seven menorahs! Will they want another one? His teacher reassures him that his parents will love it, but Sam is determined to solve this problem on his own and find the perfect home for his menorah.

The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales, by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand. Illustrated by Amanda Hall.

These eight tales from the Jewish tradition offer simple yet compelling messages. The virtues of prayer are compared to stories; Elijah the prophet explains his wisdom to an ordinary mortal; an illiterate boy finds that his good intentions are sufficient for God; a king learns to listen and accept his unusual son; a young woman offers her bread-making skills to God; an elderly woman views the difference between heaven and hell; a wise wife helps her husband comprehend her loyalty; and a king realizes that flaws are a part of life. Gelfand¿s language is simple and direct, and she appends her tales with explanations of the Jewish signs and symbols cited and a list of story sources. Hall¿s elegant full-color art suggests an Eastern European setting, and each tale includes distinctive borders, spot art, and occasional full-page spreads. The package also includes a CD with Debra Messing reading the stories.