New Year at the Pier : A Rosh Hashanah Story

from shelf-employed

A positive and uplifting look at the traditions of the Jewish New Year. Softly and peacefully illustrated in pen and watercolors, with many double-spreads.

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A positive and uplifting look at the traditions of the Jewish New Year. Softly and peacefully illustrated in pen and watercolors, with many double-spreads.

from AbigailAdams26

Autumn is Izzy's favorite time of year. A time of changes, of apples and honey, and the sound of the Shofar. As Rosh Hashanah draws near, Izzy joins his family in making "I'm sorry" lists, preparing for Taschlich, in which the previous year's transgressions are symbolically cast away. But this ye...

from matthewbloome

I liked this book a lot. In addition to introducing the concepts behind the observance of Rosh Hashanah, it tells a good story about the boy Izzi and demonstrates effective use of ellipses a couple of times during the telling.

from scote23

Sydney Taylor Award Winner 2010I really enjoyed reading this book. I feel like I have a better idea of what Rosh Hashanah means. I think this book could also be used for discussion about apologizing or forgiveness.