Becca refuses to try any news foods, until her family persuades her that Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time to try something new. While dad suggests shaving off his mustache for a new look, and mom thinks she'll take up knitting as a new project, Becca decides she's ready to try something new, too!

Well-known author Jane Yolen does it again, this time in a fun and offbeat High Holiday story

It's the birthday of the world and Uncle Max shows up for the party

Beginning the New Year in a new city isn’t easy, and it definitely isn’t starting out very well for Dina and her family! But when they’re welcomed by warm and generous hosts in their new community it becomes a very happy New Year for all.

"A family and their dog celebrate the Jewish New Year"--

As she and her family celebrate these two Jewish holidays, a young girl contemplates their meaning in her life.

After her brother's death from a heart defect, Lucy starts seventh grade at a new school—whose students survived a shooting four years ago—and must navigate different kinds of grief and healing

A Jewish family celebrates Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Includes information about the meaning and customs associated with the holiday.

When Max and Emily's spunky grandma comes from Israel for a Rosh Hashanah visit, she's got some surprises up her sleeve. Max just wants to hurry up and get started, but he learns that sometimes new traditions can be worth the wait.

Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of a new year. This book provides an ideal way to begin teaching young readers about the meaning and traditions of this special holiday. Full color.