"A wonderful addition to any collection of multicultural children's literature." School Library Journal"A lovely book to read aloud at the start of a fresh new year." Jewish Book Council"This authentic Jewish story is unique in connecting tradition with family farming.” The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeThis count down to the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah explores life and celebration on a family farm through the eyes of a young girl allowed to help with preparations for the first time.It’s just three days until the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. A young girl and her family are getting ready for the traditional holiday feast. Family and friends gather to help harvest and clean the fall root vegetables, mix them with honey and dried fruits, and cook them into the traditional sweet vegetable stew, called tzimmes,'for a sweet new year.' It’s hard but satisfying work that leaves everyone with aching arms, sore feet and happy hearts. When Rosh