This warm and welcoming New Year celebration invites readers to learn
about Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year traditions and to reflect on the
rich blends of cultures and traditions in their own lives.
For this multicultural family, inspired by the author's own, two New
Years mean twice as much to celebrate! In the fall, Rosh Hashanah, the
Jewish New Year, offers an opportunity to bake challah, dip apples in
honey, and lift voices in song. In the spring, Lunar New Year brings a
chance to eat dumplings, watch dragon dances, and release glowing
lanterns that light up the sky.
With bright, joyful prose and luminous illustrations, Richard Ho and
Lynn Scurfield invite readers of all backgrounds to experience the
beauty of two New Year traditions, paying homage to the practices that
make each unique while illuminating the values of abundance, family, and
hope that they share.
Full of opportunities to reflect on the rich blends of cultures and
traditions in our lives, this moving picture book is a beautiful
reminder that, at heart, our celebrations might not be so different
after all.
TWO BEAUTIFUL NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS: This book is brimming with
opportunities for readers to learn about cultures different from their
own--from Jewish readers learning about Lunar New Year, to Chinese
readers learning about Rosh Hashanah, to readers from other cultures
being invited to experience both!
A WELCOMING READ: This content-rich picture book encourages readers of
all backgrounds to reflect more deeply on the blending of traditions
in their own families and communities.
A GORGEOUS GIFT: Vibrant illustrations and a lyrical narrative with
strong backmatter will make this a treasured gift.
Perfect for:
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
- Teachers, educators, and librarians
- Lunar New Year and Rosh Hashanah gift giving
- Readers seeking celebrations of different cultures and faiths
- Anyone who appreciates beautifully illustrated, multicultural picture
books
