{"product_id":"shark-in-the-sukkah-rick-duchalski-9781069624833","title":"Shark in the Sukkah: A Funny Sukkot Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the second morning of Sukkot, Max discovers something unexpected in his family's sukkah: a shark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, nobody believes him. But when his parents investigate for themselves, they come running back into the house screaming. Before long, the neighbours are involved. Then the neighbours' neighbours. Soon the entire town is trying to solve the problem, including the rabbi, the mayor, the fire department, a local fisherman, and even a few very curious ducks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone has an opinion. Everyone has a plan. Unfortunately, nobody seems to know what to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet during a springtime Sukkot celebration in Argentina, \u003cem\u003eShark in the Sukkah\u003c\/em\u003e is a humorous picture book about community, curiosity, and the importance of asking the right questions. As the adults become increasingly worried, young Max discovers the value of \u003cem\u003eyishuv ha-da'at\u003c\/em\u003e-clear-headed thinking in the face of confusion, excitement, and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with laugh-out-loud moments, memorable characters, and delightfully escalating chaos, this story introduces young readers to Sukkot through a fresh and imaginative adventure. While rooted in Jewish life and tradition, the story's themes of problem-solving, empathy, and critical thinking will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a unique South American setting, \u003cem\u003eShark in the Sukkah\u003c\/em\u003e also offers readers a glimpse of a springtime Sukkot celebration that may look different from those experienced in North America. Through humour and absurdity, the story highlights the diversity of Jewish communities around the world while reminding readers that sometimes the simplest solution is the one nobody has considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 4-8, family read-alouds, classrooms, libraries, holiday programming, and anyone who enjoys funny picture books with heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rick Duchalski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1069624837\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781069624833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mad Dreidel Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Rick Duchalski","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874714530047,"sku":"9781069624833","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shark-in-the-sukkah-rick-duchalski-9781069624833","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}