Two New Years
Two New Years by Richard Ho is a vibrant picture book published by Chronicle Books LLC in 2023, featuring 44 pages in English. This book invites readers to explore the rich traditions of Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year, celebrating the unique customs associated with each holiday. Through the lens of a multicultural family, inspired by the author’s own experiences, the narrative highlights the joy of celebrating two distinct New Year traditions.
Readers will find a warm and welcoming exploration of cultural practices, from baking challah and dipping apples in honey during Rosh Hashanah to enjoying dumplings and dragon dances for Lunar New Year. The book encourages reflection on the blending of traditions within families and communities, making it accessible to readers from diverse backgrounds. With its bright illustrations and engaging prose, this picture book serves as a reminder of the shared values of abundance, family, and hope that underpin these celebrations.
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A Sydney Taylor Gold Medalist
A National Jewish Book Award Winner
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
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