A simple introduction to the Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah, suitable for even the youngest child.
A simple introduction to the festival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Follow a family as they celebrate the festival by eating apples and honey, hearing the shofar and planning for a sweet and joyful year ahead.
This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.
'a sweet and simple introduction to the Jewish New Year for children.'
Jonny Zucker has worked in radio, played in several bands and has worked as a stand-up comedian and a teacher. He started writing full-time and has now written over thirty books for adults, teenagers and children. These include the Venus Spring books for Piccadilly Press and the Max Flash for Stripes. He also wrote the Festival Time! series, Dan and the Mudman, Striker Boy and Striker Boy Kicks Out for Frances Lincoln. He lives in Muswell Hill, London with his family.