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Can you believe that we are less than a month away from 2026? Here are ten books about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from a variety of cultures, not all of which actually begin their new year on January 1.
1. Happy Chinese New Year, Kai-lan! by Lauryn Silverhardt
2. Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations around the World by Marilyn Singer
3. Shanté Keys and the New Year’s Peas by Gail Piernas-Davenport
4. The Bravest Flute: A Story of Courage in the Mayan Tradition by Ann Grifalconi
5. Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller
6. What a Way to Start a New Year!: A Rosh Hashanah Story by Jacqueline Jules
7. Mademoiselle Grands Doigts: A Cajun New Year’s Eve Tale by Johnette Downing
8. Clifford’s Happy New Year by Norman Bridwell
9. Angelina Ice Skates by Katharine Holabird
10. The Night Before New Year’s by Natasha Wing
A great topic. Christmas overshadows the new year, I think. A great idea.Have a good week. Here is my TTT.https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/top-ten-tuesday-12/
Yes, it does. Thanks for stopping by.
What a fun list. My Grandson will be three soon. I’ll look at these –maybe one can be an afer-xmas treat.
Thanks for visiting my blog today!
I hope he enjoys it if you buy one! And you’re welcome.
Good idea for a freebie topic. I can hardly believe it’s December already!
Love that you have a variety of cultures for this list!
Thank you. 🙂
These look great! No, I can’t believe we’re in December.
Thanks, and totally agreed there.
I haven’t heard of these but I def can’t believe New Years is so close!! Awesome list!
Thank you. Yes, it’s coming up soon.
Great list! My littlest library patrons love picture books. Happy Tuesday!
That’s awesome. Happy Wednesday.
Such a fun topic!
Thank you. 🙂
Many of these are new to me. Always loved the Clifford books when the girls were younger. Thanks for sharing.
You’re quite welcome. The Clifford books in general were great.
New Years setting is a brilliant choice this week! 🥂
Thank you. I try to come up with unique spins on stuff when I can.
A great list! I had no idea that there were that many new years based books!
Have a great week!
It was a surprise to me as well.
What a fun list! It’s hard to believe New Year’s is only a month (or less than a month!) away.
Thank you, and totally agreed there.
Sweet list, great topic! I don’t have little kids in my life any more, but I would have loved a list like this when I did!
Thank you. 🙂
I love this! Thanks for the ideas and I can grab some of these from the library for this year!!
You’re quite welcome.
What a fantastic idea for a freebie and a great resource. Thank you.
You’re very welcome.
Neat idea.
Though it would be more inviting if you added a few book covers, especially about picture books. Just a suggestion
Thank you for sharing. I’ll keep that in mind for future posts.
I am in AWE that we’re SO close to ending another year! Gosh where does the time go! Anyway, given how close to the new year it is, it’s for sure a nice idea to feature new year themes. 🙂 Thanks so much for visiting my list on this week!