New Year Celebrations Around the World

Freedom Soup

by Charles, Tami

Picture Book - 2019

Through jubilant text and illustrations, Ti Gran celebrates the New Year by teaching her granddaughter how to make Freedom soup and telling the story of H...Show more Through jubilant text and illustrations, Ti Gran celebrates the New Year by teaching her granddaughter how to make Freedom soup and telling the story of Haitian independence. Readers get to enjoy this traditional Haitian custom, and witness how the story of Haitian independence is passed down from generation to generation. The book also features information about Haiti and a Freedom Soup recipe. Show less

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Alex's Good Fortune

by Shum, Benson

Picture Book - 2020

This picture book captures the excitement of young Alex and her friend Ethan when she invites him to share in her family's Chinese New Year traditions. Br...Show more This picture book captures the excitement of young Alex and her friend Ethan when she invites him to share in her family's Chinese New Year traditions. Bright, bold colors and simple elegant drawings beautifully capture the children's excitement for the dragon dance, the lantern festival, and the elaborate banquet. The book also includes an explanation of the Chinese Zodiac calendar and the Chinese New Year Wishes. Show less

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Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!

by Alessandri, Alexandra

Picture Book - 2020

Full of teaching moments for young kids, this heartwarming story is about New Year traditions in Colombia, and how the main character Ava Gabriela overcom...Show more Full of teaching moments for young kids, this heartwarming story is about New Year traditions in Colombia, and how the main character Ava Gabriela overcomes her shyness. The Author’s Note gives spotlights Colombian traditions in the story, including the twelve grapes for good luck and the Año Viejo (the "old year" doll) traditions. Show less

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Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas

by Piernas-Davenport, Gail

Picture Book - 2007

Many African-Americans and people from the southern US believe eating black-eyed peas on January 1st is good luck! This year Grandma fixed chitlins, ham, ...Show more Many African-Americans and people from the southern US believe eating black-eyed peas on January 1st is good luck! This year Grandma fixed chitlins, ham, greens, and cornbread, but she forgot the black-eyed peas! In this multicultural celebration, Shanté Keys sets out to find some black-eyed peas in her neighborhood. Along the way, she learns about Chinese New Year, the Scottish celebration of Hogmanay, the Hindu New Year of Diwali, and more cultural traditions and customs from her neighbors. The book features bright and colorful illustrations, and additional pages about lucky foods and diverse New Years traditions. Show less

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Our Favorite Day of the Year

by Ali, A. E

Picture Book - 2020

Throughout the school year, four kindergartners become friends after sharing their favorite holiday traditions. Their friendships grow stronger as they le...Show more Throughout the school year, four kindergartners become friends after sharing their favorite holiday traditions. Their friendships grow stronger as they learn about each other. This story celebrates diversity! A fun calendar at the end of the book challenges kids to identify holidays they can celebrate with friends throughout the year. Show less

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Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

by Yim, Natasha

Picture Book - 2014

In this humorous retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the spirited young Goldy Luck takes a plate of turnip cakes to her neighbors for Chinese New...Show more In this humorous retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the spirited young Goldy Luck takes a plate of turnip cakes to her neighbors for Chinese New Year. Her neighbors aren’t home, but that doesn’t stop Goldy from trying their rice porridge, chairs, and beds! Includes information about Chinese New Year and turnip cake recipe. Show less

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A Moon for Moe & Mo

by Zalben, Jane Breskin

Picture Book - 2018

A multicultural friendship begins between two young boys when Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) overlaps with Ramadan (the Muslim holiday), an event tha...Show more A multicultural friendship begins between two young boys when Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) overlaps with Ramadan (the Muslim holiday), an event that only happens once every three decades. Moe and Mo live at opposite ends of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. While out shopping with their mothers, they are mistaken for brothers and form an instant bond. The boys bond brings their families together in a park where they learn about their similarities. The book features striking photo collage illustrations with mixed media. Show less

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Seven Special Somethings

A Nowruz Story

by Khorram, Adib

Picture Book - 2021

Kian's family is coming over for Nowruz, the Persian New Year's celebration. Aftr Kian's cat Sonny bumps the haft-seen table over and spills the vinegar, ...Show more Kian's family is coming over for Nowruz, the Persian New Year's celebration. Aftr Kian's cat Sonny bumps the haft-seen table over and spills the vinegar, Kian sets out to find seven new special somethings to make a new haft-seen table before the guests arrive. Along the way, readers learn that the special somethings each must start with the letter S and bring joy in the new year. This beautifully illustrated picture book is a jubilant celebration of Persian traditions. Show less

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Bringing in the New Year

by Lin, Grace

Picture Book - 2008

A Chinese American family prepares for the Lunar New Year in this brightly colored picture book. Everyone lends a hand as they sweep the old year out, han...Show more A Chinese American family prepares for the Lunar New Year in this brightly colored picture book. Everyone lends a hand as they sweep the old year out, hang happiness poems, and make "get-rich" dumplings to prepare for the celebration. The book includes an extra long surprise fold-out page at the end of the story. Show less

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Every Month Is A New Year

Celebrations Around the World

by Singer, Marilyn

Book - 2018

Did you know the New Year is celebrated every month by different cultures all over the world? Through poetry and collage illustrations, this book brings the heart of twelve diverse New Year's festivities to light. Did you know the New Year is celebrated every month by different cultures all over the world? Through poetry and collage illustrations, this book brings the heart of twelve diverse New Year's festivities to light. Show less

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