In Israel, a young girl and her family go on a scavenger hunt to find the "four species" they will use in their celebration of the Jewish holiday, Sukkot. Includes facts about plants named in the story.

When fall arrives, a family builds a sukkah for the celebration of the Jewish harvest festival, Sukkot.

"Sukkot is Shoshi's favorite Jewish holiday. She and her brothers love to decorate their sukkah, the hut where her family will celebrate. But who will win the Ugandan Abayudaya community's annual sukkah contest? While only one sukkah can be the best, everybody wins when neighbors work together." -- Dust jacket.

Rachel and her family anxiously await Papa's return home with the most perfect etrog for Sukkot from across the sea.