The story is a magical introduction to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The symbols, apples, honey and raisins stand for the sweetness of one?s year. The c?hallah? for Rosh Hashanah is round with raisins to represent the roundness of the cycle of the year. It wouldn?t be a story without children discovering how to work together in the most positive manner. The book sparkles and glitters as young children begin to embrace their Jewish New Year.