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Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all. With warm, lyrical text from M. O. Yuksel and richly detailed artwork from New York Times bestselling...
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Editions
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When do you eat 'bread of the dead', or walk barefoot across red-hot coals? When might you dress up as a demon in a hairy suit and huge horned headdress? What are you celebrating if you climb an 18-metre-high tower made out of buns? Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 festivals, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of festivals that take place all across the world, from the more familiar to those...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Susannah wants to be a pilot, Akiko a doctor or nurse, Amanda a teacher, and Rafa a mechanic. They all had special talents when they were in kindergarten that sparked their dreams. This celebratory picture book will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, from kindergarten and beyond.
5) Holiday fun
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Emergent readers will delight with parts of holiday celebrations. This title features carefully leveled nonfiction text. Pairs with the fiction book, Kwanzaa Candles"--
Author
Publisher
Core library
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Each year, Jewish people all over the world observe Rosh Hashanah. They celebrate the Jewish New Year with prayers, synagogue services, and family gatherings. It is a time to focus on God's forgiveness. Many of the holiday's traditions are based on ancient religious practices. This title explores how these customs developed over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...
Author
Publisher
Core Library, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Throughout US history, Indigenous people have lost their lives and land because of colonization. But today, people across the county celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. They honor the cultures and contributions of Indigenous nations while raising awareness about current issues that American Indians face. This title looks at how the holiday developed, exploring the effects of colonization, the work of Indigenous activists, and what the future holds...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
You love Grandma, and Grandma loves you! Love her by: sharing with her, helping her, cheering her on, and, most of all, giving her great big hugs. Celebrate all the moments that can make grandmas feel special and cared for during Valentine's Day and beyond in this giftable format!
Author
Series
Blue Moon Bay volume 2
Publisher
Amara
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Small-town bakery owner Jessica Connolly is officially done with dating. For the third time in a row, she's making a wedding cake for an ex who met the perfect woman after dating her... Dr. Mitch Jameson is emotionally exhausted from his last assignment with Doctors Without Borders. He's come home to Blue Moon Bay to recover with his family for the holidays before heading back to Cambodia. But a simple dessert pickup from the local bakery has him...
Author
Publisher
Soaring Kite Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Learn about holidays and festivals around the world with the Holidays in our home series"--Back cover.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Young children will love learning about the popular Jewish holiday, in this introduction to Passover that highlights the traditions associated with this celebration, from a festive meal with special food to storytelling with children to fun-filled customs.
12) Passover
Author
Series
Publisher
Published by Pebble
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Publisher
Hallmark Channel
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A Holiday Spectacular: In 1958, Maggie is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
We Wish You a Married Christmas: A couple goes to a quiet town to reconnect at Christmas on the advice of their marriage coach.
Jolly Good Christmas: When by-the-book architect David...
15) Two new years
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Hallmark Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Life is going great for Hannah, really. She’s fallen in love with her best friend, her brother is getting married, and she’s looking forward to another festive Christmas in Evergreen. Still, between her job, taking charge of the choir, and being the town’s jill-of-all-trades, she’s feeling uninspired…especially when Elliot starts to question his own role in the town. Hannah finds fresh inspiration in the brand-new Evergreen Christmas Museum,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Looking to celebrate the holidays with quick and delicious recipes? Become a 15-minute foodie! Mix up a batch of rich, spiced Mexican hot chocolate to honor Día de los Muertos. Assemble a cute marshmallow puffed rice turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving. Make latkes out of hashbrowns to commemorate Hanukkah. These quick, fun, yummy recipes will be ready to eat in 15 minutes or less"--
19) Passover
Author
Publisher
Priddy Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Children can celebrate and learn about Passover that features a mixture of colorful photographs, charming illustrations and tactile elements on each spread, offering babies and toddlers an engaging first introduction to the Jewish holiday.