Wayland, A. H. (2009). New year at the pier: A Rosh Hashanah story. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers.
New Year at the Pier focuses on one tradition associated with Rosh Hashanah, Tashlich. Tashlich represents letting go of one’s mistakes and starting the next year anew. Izzy has four things he is sorry for and this story follows him as he apologizes for his mistakes.
My grade: A+
I had never heard of the tradition of Tashlich and I think I am in love with it. I love the idea of a ritual to help you move past your mistakes and learn from them. Stephane Jorisch’s illustrations are wonderful, as well.