I love teaching New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions to my students. It’s always fun to reflect on the previous year while thinking about the new year. Creating a book list is a great way to get your kids involved!
These New Years books are the perfect way to talk about this special time and explore the different ways people celebrate. here are my 12 favorite new years books.
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12 new year’s picks for your toddler book list
This list of books is one of my favorites to share with your students. With so many fun ideas to review with your students or kids about the past year and the new year ahead, this book list is perfect to start your classroom!
the night before new years eve by natasha wing
Natasha Wing’s “The Night Before” series is a favorite among young readers. The Night Before New Years is a funny story about how a family celebrates this special night.
ringing in the new year by grace lin
This brilliant story follows a Chinese-American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. a perfect introduction to the holidays for young readers.
Happy New Year, spot! by eric hill
ring in the new year with this festive board book featuring everyone’s favorite pup! Spot isn’t old enough to stay up until midnight, but he finds a way to ring in the new year early with his family.
squirrel new years resolution by pat miller
With the help of his friends, the squirrel learns what it means to make a New Year’s resolution. A great read for the beginning of the calendar year or the beginning of the school year!
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new years day by lynn peppas
People around the world have different customs to welcome the new year. Learn the history of New Year’s Day and read about all the different traditions that make it fun! this is definitely a must for your new years book list if you are teaching students about traditions and customs!
happy new year from dee smith
It’s New Year’s Day! This book is a simple story that captures the wonderful things children can look forward to in the new year.
shante keys and the new year’s peas by gail legs-davenport
In her search for some black-eyed peas, Shante discovers the different ways her neighbors celebrate the new year. a history of diversity and traditions that children will enjoy very much.
the stars will shine on by cynthia rylant
a relaxing book that is great to read at the end of a hard day. cynthia rylant’s story lets us know that everything will be alright. An uplifting read like this is always a must on any children’s book list.
Happy New Year everywhere! by arlene erlbach
Elementary school children will love learning about New Year’s customs in twenty different countries. a great way to learn about the customs of the world.
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p. bear’s new year’s party: a counting book by paul owen lewis
This book counts down to New Year’s Eve while teaching numbers, counting and telling time! This book is popular with teachers, and students will enjoy the story and simple illustrations.
happy new year by amy ackelsberg
ring in the new year with strawberry shortcake and her friends! This book also comes with a sticker sheet to play with.
happy new year around the world by sylvia walker
Discover the Christmas customs of nations around the world with 30 full-page holiday illustrations that are ready for your kids to color. this book is another great addition to any book list!
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Looking for more New Years ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom? If so, don’t miss out on more new year lessons for your classroom! To see all of the book lists featured in a dab of glue, click on our book list resources. Do you have a new year’s favorite book that isn’t on the list? if so, please share it in the comments below.
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