Savta Simcha the tall, thin lady with the floppy pink hat, ever-present umbrella, and enormous black bag is back! But she won t be home long. Actually, she s about to begin her annual shopping spree, traveling throughout Israel, collecting the land s special produce, with which to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot.Young readers too are in for a special surprise: Not only do they get to visit noteworthy sites throughout the Holy Land, but this off-the-trail journey is filled with adventure, lively characters, and delightful stories. Once again, award-winning author Yaffa Ganz entertains young readers of all ages by bringing the whimsical world of Savta Simcha to life. Funny, uplifting, and sprinkled with charming illustrations, Savta Simcha and the Seven Splendid Gifts will enchant both old and new readers alike with the inimitable character of everyone s favorite Savta. Yaffa Ganz is the Sidney Taylor Body of Work Award-Winning Author of numerous children s books, among them the popular Savta Simcha Series. - from Amzon