Purr-fect Sukkot

Jenna Waldman grew up in Rhode Island, where she always had kitties cozy-dozing on her lap. Jenna is the author of A Purr-fect Passover, Purr-im Time, Sharkbot Shalom, and Larry's Latkes. Along with her husband, two boys, and three cats, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Erica J. Chen is a Chinese-American illustrator currently based in California and Nova Scotia. She enjoys creating whimsical, character-driven illustrations and is particularly interested in stories that promote inclusivity, tolerance, and understanding. She also illustrated Purr-im Time and A Purr-fect Passover by Jenna Waldman from Apples and Honey Press. Other publications include Ukulele Dreams and The Dog Dilemma. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

"Adorable cartoon kitties excitedly build a sukkah and celebrate the holiday. The bouncy rhyming text includes clear, simple explanations of Sukkot customs."—Association of Jewish Libraries Fall 2026 Holiday Highlight"The feline trio from Purr-im Time (2023) and A Purr-fect Passover (2025) return to celebrate the autumn holiday of Sukkot.These adorable kitties look forward to a festive week of shared fun with friends. They plan and build the sukkah using appropriate tools and protective gear and following ancient instructions as to size and materials. The roof is hung with fronds and branches interlaced with fragrant citron and decorated with colorful paper chains and gourds. After creating delicious treats ('tiny sukkahs made / from heaps of tempting sweets'), the felines are ready to hunker down in their sleeping bags for the first night. The next morning, friends arrive, among them birds, a bunny, a squirrel, a mouse, and more kitties, all most welcome. They shake the leafy lulav fronds, breathe in the heady scent of the etrog citron, and savor a rich feast. One kitty tells the others the story of Sukkot—both a harvest celebration and a remembrance of how the Jews wandered the desert with only simple huts for shelter. For this upbeat, fast-paced tale, Waldman relies on lilting, four-line, action-packed rhymes. Chen's bright, highly detailed cartoons complement the tale, depicting the kitties’ intense joy at every step. Appended are instructions for making edible mini sukkahs out of candies, graham crackers, and pretzel sticks.Thoroughly delightful. (Picture book. 5-9)"—Kirkus ReviewsPraise for the Series:"Exuding joy and enthusiasm." —Kirkus Reviews"Thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining, this is a first purchase." —School Library Journal Starred Review