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Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This book gives readers a fun trip around the world looking at different cultures and ways of life. This volume looks at how holidays they're familiar with are celebrated differently than they're used to. Holidays they've never even heard of will fascinate them.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"An early learning board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the festival of Christmas. Perfect for story time, this is a first board book that takes a very first look at the magic of Christmas, from decorating Christmas trees and baking festive cookies to hanging up stockings and waiting for Santa."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Explores National Day (Patriotism Day) traditions from around the world, including independence days and patriotic holidays. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Discover a world of celebrations! This entertaining book introduces kids to 14 holidays, from Brazilian carnival, Chinese New Year, Bastille Day, and the Cherry Blossom Festival to Purim, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Day of the Dead, and Halloween. As in the popular What's On Your Plate?, each spread showcases a different holiday, offering background, cultural context, vocabulary words, photographs, and instructions for festive projects."--Publisher's description....
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
With photographs and lyrical text, this book introduces young readers to historical and cultural aspects of the Christmas holiday. Kids will get diverse and unique viewpoints about this very special day. With facts, a recipe, and Common Core-alignment activities, reading and learning about Christmas adds to the excitement in preparing for it.
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Explores Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving, and religious celebrations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Explores Easter traditions from around the world, including Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, food, and religious celebrations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
9) Christmas
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Explore, An Imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
10) Groundhog Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Groundhog Day puts weather prediction in the paws of a rodent! To celebrate this holiday, some people watch Punxsutawney Phil in person, on TV, or online. Others make springtime crafts or have groundhog parties. Readers will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Explore, An Imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Author
Series
Annie the Porcupine volume 1
Publisher
Canoe Tree Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"It's the holiday season and everyone is celebrating. Everyone except Annie. She's seen her friends' funny looks and heard their whispers behind her back: 'Annie doesn't celebrate anything.' 'Not Christmas, not Hanukkah. Nothing.' 'No presents at all.' 'No presents? On purpose?' 'Her family is so weird.' It isn't Annie's fault her family doesn't celebrate any holiday. But are her friends right? Is her family weird?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Explores global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Learn about Easter eggs and try out a delicious recipe for an edible bird's nest. Kids discover the meaning of and pastimes associated with Easter. This title teaches children about traditions passed down through the ages and explores how Easter is celebrated today. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an...
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.
16) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Series
Publisher
DK, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"From the advent of the spring season to celebrating with colors (dry and wet), and from delicious treats to Holi music and fun with family and friends, this educational book includes all the elements of this joyful festival of colors. "--
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The third Sunday in June is a time to celebrate fathers and all those who are like fathers. This book discusses the origins of Father's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for fathers, stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and brothers. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,...
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate...
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