Hoot Goes to Israel by Ryan Bellerose

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Designer: Genya Vinnikov

Hoot Goes to Israel is a beautifully illustrated children’s travel-adventure story that follows Hoot, a curious little owl who secretly stows away in Ryan’s suitcase and joins him on a journey across Israel. From the bustling Shuk Machane Yehuda to the Western Wall, Hebron, Tel Aviv’s beaches, Haifa’s gardens, Rosh Hanikra, Bethlehem, Shiloh, and more-Hoot experiences the beauty, history, and meaning of the Holy Land through wide eyes and an open heart.

Told in gentle rhyming verse and brought to life with warm, expressive illustrations, this book helps young readers explore Israel in a fun, accessible, and meaningful way. It’s a perfect read-aloud for families, classrooms, Jewish education programs, and anyone who wants to give children a positive, joyful introduction to Israel’s people, culture, and stories.

A heartfelt tale of friendship, adventure, identity, and discovery, Hoot Goes to Israel is a keepsake picture book for children ages 3-8 and the families who love them.

Year first published: 2025