Rosh Hashanah: New Year, Gather Near (an Our Neighborhood Series Board Book for Toddlers Celebrating Judaism) - by Leah Weber

About the Book

"L'shana tova! This Rosh Hashanah, celebrate family and a bright future"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find themselves, their family, and their friends in every book.

"This book is a lovely way to introduce the holiday as a time for family to come together to eat, play, and celebrate." School Library Journal

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.

Review Quotes

This book is a lovely way to introduce the holiday as a time for family to come together to eat, play, and celebrate. . . . A friendly, simple celebration of Rosh Hashanah, best suited for the very young.-- "School Library Journal"

About the Author

Leah Weber (Author)
Leah Weber is an editor, hockey enthusiast, and booklover living in New York City. Ever since they were a child, they knew they wanted to make books. When they aren't reading or writing, they can be found spending time outside, riding their bike, and knitting sweaters that don't totally fit.

Taryn Johnson (Illustrator)
Taryn Johnson is an illustrator, animator, and designer. She loves bringing a playful appreciation of nature to her work with bright colors, patterns, and a little imagination. With each project, she hopes to spark curiosity and wonder for our planet and the life that lives here. She graduated from Hampshire College with a B.A. concentrating in digital media and animation, with a splash (literally!) of marine biology. She is currently a full-time freelance illustrator and animator specializing in children's illustration and motion graphics animation.