New Year at the Pier
By April Halprin Wayland
Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch
By April Halprin Wayland
Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch
Category: Children's Picture Books
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Jun 11, 2009 | ISBN 9781101642658 | 5-8 years
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Praise
Prasie for New Year at the Pier:
“A well-crafted introduction to an alternative aspect of the holiday with room for discussion.” —Kirkus Reviews
* “[T]he empathetic, low-key prose makes important points about personal responsibility without pummeling readers.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A child’s perspective on atonement and repentance, expressed in meaningful and childlike ways, is sustained throughout a narrative that emphasizes both personal and communal atonement.”–Association of Jewish Libraries
“If you are introducing your youngster to the Rosh Hashanah ceremony tashlich, then you’ll want to get a copy of New Year at the Pier.”–Jewish Woman Magazine
“Believable family interaction, a good sense of community and some lovely language permeate this very now, very real story.”–JT News
“[O]ffers an excellent, thorough look at forgiveness during one of the most important holidays of the year.”–Jewish Book World Magazine
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