Join the celebrations as a class full of kids discovers how cultures around the world observe the new year.
From Laos to Mexico, China to Scotland, Iran to Nicaragua, and more, A Year of Celebraciones follows the main character’s continuing cultural education as she learns about how different kids and families she knows celebrate New Year’s. Traditions include decorations, gifts, foods, and gatherings. This exciting tour of the globe will encourage kids to learn about how their own families ring in the end of the year and the beginning of the next, while discovering that there are so many ways to celebrate!
Awards
Reviews
“An educational book in the areas of literacy, cultural awareness and social-emotional development.”
“The main character is a little girl who learns about celebrations from around the world from her classmates. For example, the variety of ways and times to celebrate new year: Rosh Hashana- the Jewish new year, Nowruz- the Persian new year, the Lunar new year.”
“I like that the characters share ways people celebrate and the foods they eat. The book shares symbolic items such as the shofar, a bag of lentils or a ball made with chicken wire and dried grass. The illustrations show children and families from around the world in their celebratory clothing, eating various foods, and using symbolic items.”
“There is a “Reader’s note” at the end to help parents talk to their children about cultural identity and providing opportunities to gain experience and celebrate.”
“This is a wonderful book for young children to learn about celebrations from around the world. It is inclusive and the illustrations are wonderful. I like that it is educational and interesting, and that parents and children can read this together and learn together.”
“This is a great book, educational, beautifully written and illustrated.”
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