The Rosh Hashanah Recipe
by Laura Gehl
Albert Whitman & Company 2022
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- family traditions
- Jewish culture
- creativity
- teamwork
- problem-solving
- holiday celebrations
- cooking and food
About this book
Ruby and her family go apple picking for Rosh Hashanah and come home with more apples than they need. With help from her cousins, Ruby experiments in the kitchen to dream up tasty apple dishes for the holiday. This warm, lively picture book celebrates Jewish New Year traditions, family time, and creative problem-solving. Perfect for young readers who enjoy cooking, holidays, and stories about working together.
Setting: a contemporary apple orchard and family kitchen during Rosh Hashanah
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Rosh Hashanah Recipe right for my child?
Yes — The Rosh Hashanah Recipe is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.6, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include family traditions, Jewish culture, creativity.
How long does it take to read The Rosh Hashanah Recipe?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, The Rosh Hashanah Recipe takes around 8m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Rosh Hashanah Recipe have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Rosh Hashanah Recipe has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Rosh Hashanah Recipe?
The Rosh Hashanah Recipe has an AR reading level of 2.6, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.