JTA — A laugh-out-loud Sukkot story that reimagines the classic tale of the three little pigs; an inspiring work of historical fiction story about a Jewish family in Vienna fleeing Nazi persecution and becoming refugees in Shanghai; and a heartwarming Rosh Hashanah story about two quarreling sisters who promise to be better as the Jewish new year begins.

These are among the titles in the new crop of kids books for the High Holidays that echo the themes of the holidays — a time for celebration and reflection, starting anew and welcoming guests.

Here’s a look at some of the notable reads for kids of all ages.

‘My Shofar: A Rosh Hashanah Board Book’

Ann Diament Koffsky

Apples & Honey Press; ages baby-age 2

In this lively story, a playful young elephant with a pink bow tries hard to blow a very loud blast from her shofar, the kid-size version of the ram’s horn blown at synagogues during Rosh Hashanah. Kids will giggle when they discover what’s blocking the sound. Finally, the young elephant can blow a loud tekiah.

‘Anyada Buena, Shanah Tovah’

Sarah Aroeste; illustrations by Maria Mola

Kar-Ben publishing; ages 2-5

As fall begins, a young Sephardic girl and her family welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. “Anyada buena, shanah tovah,” she says, using the Ladino holiday greeting. Sarah Aroeste’s rhyming story — animated with Maria Mola’s colorful illustrations — is sprinkled with Ladino words, the centuries-old Sephardic language that Aroeste is one of the leading voices bringing to life today. She helps her father bake a golden brown round challah, among the special foods that grace her family’s Sephardic Rosh Hashanah table.

“Kayla and Kugel’s Super Sweet Rosh Hashanah”

Ann Diament Koffsky

Apples & Honey Press; ages 2-5

In the sixth book in a series about a Jewish girl and her canine sidekick, Kayla and Kugel are tasked with getting supplies for Rosh Hashanah. But hijinks ensue when........

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