Praise for An Etrog from Across the Sea by Deborah Bodin Cohen and Kerry Olitzky, illustrated by Stacey Dressen McQueen: Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner Papa has promised to bring home a perfect etrog for Sukkot from his journey across the sea. Leah and Aaron go to the docks every day to wait for his ship. But Rosh Hashanah passes, then Yom Kippur, and still Papa's ship doesn't arrive. Grandpapa Luis comforts Leah with a beautiful silver etrog cup, but will her papa return in time for Sukkot, bringing the promised etrog? "This book reinforces the importance of Jewish traditions and family for Jewish children at a time in America when there is rising anti-Semitism." ― Children's Literature "This touching story, written by two rabbis, offers a glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of colonial America and celebrates the warmth of family togetherness. A homey, appealing holiday celebration."― Kirkus Reviews Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen  is the author of many award-winning children's books including Sydney Taylor Award Winner, An Etrog from Across the Sea . She lives in Maryland with her husband and three children. Rabbi Kerry Olitzky led Big Tent Judaism and has taught at Hebrew Union College. A leader in the development of innovative Jewish education, he is the author of nearly one hundred books including Sydney Taylor Award Winner,  An Etrog from Across the Sea. Stacey Dressen McQueen is the illustrator of several award-winning picture books, including Boxes for Katje,  which Publishers Weekly named a Best Children's Book of the Year and the Sydney Taylor Award Winner, An Etrog from Across the Sea . She works in pencil, oil pastel, and acrylic. She grew up on a farm in South Dakota and lives with her family in Portland, Oregon. Ages: Preschool to Grade 4 Reading Level: Grade 3 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner Tablet Magazine's Top Jewish Kids' Books Notable Book Upcoming Winner (2025) Winner (2024)