Who's Got the Etrog?
Auntie Sanyu builds a sukkah in her Ugandan garden. Curious wildlife--the Warthog, the Lion, the Giraffe, the Elephant, and other animals--come to celebrate the Sukkot holiday. They all want to shake the lulav and smell the etrog, but will selfish Warthog learn to share?
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This new picture book introduces children to the Ugandan Jewish community of the Abayudaya. The book says the community was started in the early 1900s by an African chief who led his people to reject Christianity and follow only the Torah. Children will enjoy following the antics of Ugandan animals who come to visit Antie Sanyu's beautiful garden sukkah. Although Camel, Lion, Parrot and Giraffe behave themselves, Warthog gets a bit too obsessed with the sweet-smelling etrog and refuses to share. The delightful rhythm of the rhymes and the African-inspired artwork make this tale a perfect read-aloud in the sukkah or anywhere else.―Jewish Journal
-- "Magazine"The pages of this story come alive with colorful, personable African animals. The tale takes place in Uganda, and the principal characters are Auntie Sanyu and the warthog. Auntie Sanyu builds a sukkah and then invites the animals to share in the festivities. Just like the holiday itself, the story lasts for eight days, during which the rhino, camel, parrot, lion and others come to visit.
However, the warthog, who is fascinated with the etrog, refuses to share it. The animals try many tactics to get him to cooperate; it's the last guest, Sara, who solves the problem.
Small children will love the parade of bright jungle animals and the book's lilting poetry. The issue of selfishness, and the chaos it can create, can easily be discussed with young readers or listeners.
A glossary and information about the Abayudayas, a Ugandan Jewish community, is included.
Recommended for children ages 4 to 8. - Jewish Book Council
