Happy New Year By: Emily Kelley (Nonfiction)

Happy New Year by Emily Kelley is a nonfiction book about the different cultures and customs that countries celebrate on New Years. It discusses customs in countries such as Ecuador, Iran, Japan, Vietnam, China, Sierra Leone and many others. It informs students about the different dates that these countries celebrate new years and even the different names they are called in each country. Many of the customs are discussed as well, such as traditions of the different cultures on this holiday. There is also a section at the end with New Years jokes and games. A glossary is also included in the back of the book for many of the difficult and unfamiliar words and terms used throughout the text. I think this would be a great book to use in the classroom especially when discussing holidays and different cultures. It is a great resource for students because it is very informative and includes a glossary at the end as well as activities and games that students could play.