{"product_id":"a-turkish-rosh-hashanah-etan-basseri-hardcover","title":"A Turkish Rosh Hashanah -- Etan Basseri, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Sephardic spin on New Year traditions--engaging, sensory, and rich in cultural education.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Rafael and his cousins join their Nona at the bustling Istanbul market, they're not just shopping for apples and leeks--they're gathering blessings for the Jewish New Year. In A Turkish Rosh Hashanah, readers are swept into the vibrant world of a Sephardic Jewish family as they prepare a special Rosh Hashanah seder filled with symbolic foods, heartfelt wishes (yehi ratzones), and a dash of mischief. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From pomegranates said to be sweetened by song to a heroic moment with some very unexpected feline allies, this spirited tale celebrates courage, kindness, family teamwork--and the joyful diversity of global Jewish life. Rooted in centuries-old Turkish-Jewish customs and sprinkled with Ladino phrases, this story brings to life a lesser-known but deeply meaningful tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With lyrical text by Etan Basseri and evocative illustrations by Zeynep Özatalay, A Turkish Rosh Hashanah is a rich and resonant holiday read for families, classrooms, and anyone eager to explore Jewish culture around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A Turkish Rosh Hashanah was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights Book and recived positive reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kalaniot Books\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalaniot Books is dedicated to sharing the richness and diversity of Jewish life and culture with today's children and families. With a special focus on amplifying voices from Jewish communities around the world, Kalaniot celebrates the many ways Jewish identity is expressed--through story, song, language, and art. Every book is a window into Jewish heritage, designed to spark curiosity, connection, and pride in young readers.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Etan Basseri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalaniot Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/6\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\" H x 0\" L x 0\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781962011976\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49537002340656,"sku":"9781962011976","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9781962011976.jpg?v=1774444632","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/a-turkish-rosh-hashanah-etan-basseri-hardcover","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}