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

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 Mountain Jews and the Mirror by Ruchama King Feuerman, illustrations by Polona Kosec and Marcela Calderon, Karben

Yosef and Estrella have spent their whole lives in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. When they move to the city, they face a strange, unfamiliar world. Will their love survive the surprises of their new home? A funny and charming folktale-like story of mistaken identities.

The Garden of TIme by Jill Hammer, art by Zoe Cohen, Skinner House Books

In this story based on ancient Jewish legend, Adam and Eve walk through the Garden of Eden, noticing what is happening around them and deciding what holidays they will celebrate based on what they see, smell, hear, and taste. Gorgeous text and art illuminate Judaism, the calendar, and the environment for both children and adults. Guides to the Jewish holidays and Jewish iconography are included.