Spring 2025

A Year of Celebraciones

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Join the celebrations as a class full of kids discovers how cultures around the world observe the new year.

From Laos to Mexico, China to Scotland, Iran to Nicaragua, and more, A Year of Celebraciones follows the main character’s continuing cultural education as she learns about how different kids and families she knows celebrate New Year’s. Traditions include decorations, gifts, foods, and gatherings. This exciting tour of the globe will encourage kids to learn about how their own families ring in the end of the year and the beginning of the next, while discovering that there are so many ways to celebrate!

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978-1-4338-4155-2
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books
Category Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diversity, Holidays, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2023
Publisher American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV074000, JUV017080, JUV039060
Dimensions 8 x 10
Features Note to adults and Original artwork

Author: Carrie Lara

Carrie Lara, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with a range of clients, from children and families to adults with severe mental illness. She is also an award-winning children’s book author.

Illustrator: Christine Battuz

Christine Battuz studied drawing and painting in Italy. Her many illustrated children’s books include Something New for Rosh Hashanah. Working internationally, she speaks both English and French. She lives in Quebec.