Laya Steinberg

It's almost Sukkot, and Micah and his family are heading to Farmer Jared's pumpkin patch. Micah wants to find the very best pumpkin to decorate his family's sukkah, but Farmer Jared says his pumpkins can also go to a soup kitchen, to feed people who need a good meal. What will Micah decide to do with the best Sukkot pumpkin ever?

This is a book is about comparing different things using like or as, or similies. This is a cute and fun book to teach students how to make comparisons.

Steinberg turns a child’s wish for the biggest Sukkot pumpkin into a Tikkun Olem moment and depicts the importance of sharing and giving to those in need. When Micah and his family volunteer to pick pumpkins for a soup kitchen, he also hopes to get the perfect pumpkin for himself, but soon learns that giving to others can be even better. Also included is a list featuring several suggested activities such as volunteering and donating. Recommended for ages 3 to 8.

Laya Steinberg’s picture book is all about the different things a young girl sees in nature. This book shows how the planet we live on is home to so many different living things.