Rosh Hashanah: New Year, Gather Near

by Leah Weber, Taryn Johnson (Illustrator)

L'Shana Tova! Celebrate family, a bright future, and the sweetness of the new year with this cute board book exploring the traditions of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish High Holiday.

New Year,
Gather near,

Shana Tova,
Bubbe's here!

Introduce little ones to Rosh Hashanah with this beautiful, colorful board book. Children can see a Jewish family come together and celebrate the holiday with sweet apples and honey, a noisy shofar, and more. Perfect for the holiday, but precious no matter the season, this is a great addition to any child's library.

Genres: Jewish

22 pages, Board Book

Published August 6, 2024

Reviews

[Kirsten Caldwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book serves as an excellent introduction to Rosh Hashanah for the youngest readers, featuring colorful illustrations and large, simple text. It depicts a happy, diverse extended family celebrating in various ways, allowing readers to infer that these practices are part of tradition. While the book may be too simplified for those seeking a deeper understanding of Rosh Hashanah, it is a wonderful addition for families who already celebrate the holiday and are looking for a brief story to enrich their collection for babies and toddlers.

[Jennifer Tarr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book conveys so much joy, love, and culture in a tight, rhyming package. Combined with the beautiful illustrations, it's really impressive. One of the few books I willingly read over and over again on request this year.