Every month is a new year : celebrations around the world / poems by Marilyn Singer ; collages by Susan L. Roth.
| Author/creator | Singer, Marilyn author. |
| Other author | Roth, Susan L. illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, map ; 25 x 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Poems. Selections |
| Portion of title | Celebrations around the world |
| Contents | Happy New Year! -- The year turns -- December: Midnight ball drop (New Year's Eve -- New York City, United States) -- December-January: First footing (Hogmanay -- Scotland) -- December-January: Two new years (Russian New Years -- Russia) -- February: Dragon dance (Chinese New Year -- Hong Kong, China) -- March: Thirteen days (Nowruz -- Iran) -- April: Washing the bad away (Songkran -- Thailand) -- May: New moon, new year (First Day of Muharram -- Jordan) -- June: Bringing together the earth and sky (Matariki -- New Zealand) -- June: The young sun rises (We Tripantu -- Chile) -- July: Smashing the pots (Wep Ronpet -- United States/Ancient Egypt) -- August: Nowruz, Navroze (Navroze -- India) -- September: Daisies (Enkutatash -- Ethiopia) -- October: Casting away sins (Rosh Hashanah -- United States) -- November: Festival of Lights (Diwali -- India) -- December: Fire is better (Año Viejo -- Ecuador) -- December: Las Doce Uvas Da La Suerte (Nochevieja -- Spain) -- Turning the year -- Calendars -- New Years greetings -- About the celebrations -- Glossary and pronunciation guide -- Author's sources. |
| Abstract | "A collection of original poems about New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world. Includes an introduction about worldwide New Year celebrations plus a map, information about calendars, New Year greetings in many languages, additional factual information about the celebrations, and author's sources"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 50). |
| Genre/form | Poetry. |
| LCCN | 2016027055 |
| ISBN | 9781620141625 (hardback ; acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 1620141620 (hardback ; acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811.54 SI643E | ✔ Available | Place Hold |