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Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Valentine's Day is about celebrating love. Around the world, people show their affection for others on this special day. Some people exchange cards or paper hearts. Others give chocolate pigs or other candy. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Publisher
Weldonowen, an imprint of Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Taste your way through a year of holidays with Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, creator of the popular food blog Muy Bueno. You'll discover how to show your love on Valentine's Day with Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas, celebrate Mother's Day with Guava Mimosas, whip up Chile Braised Pork Ribs for Día de los Muertos; make a big batch of Red Chile and Chicken Tamales for the December holidays, and much more. Included along with the over 100 delicious, seasonal...
Author
Publisher
Avon
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Evie Bird is a romance writer whose latest bestseller is being made into a Christmas movie. Duke Carlisle is a world-famous actor who has landed the role of leading man. When Evie and Duke meet on set, it's a frosty encounter - even icier than the cobbled Bavarian streets they're filming on. But after images of them arguing leak to the press and put the movie in jeopardy, they are left with no choice but to fake date until the cameras stop rolling....
5) Celebrations
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Feminist LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Celebrations helps families and educators discuss belief systems, ceremonies, and holidays to spread love and understanding for all faiths."--
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
On their way to Grandma's house to celebrate Lunar New Year, a brother and sister, protected and guided by the 12 magical animals of the Zodiac, gather special treats for their big, celebratory family dinner.
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.
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
English
Description
"Now even the youngest readers can celebrate Hanukkah by joining Latke and his zany friends for an eight-night-long party! Alan Silberberg brings his signature humor to the board book audience with a silly, accessible introduction to Hanukkah. Latke is having a party to celebrate the miracle of the oil, and before the holiday is over, all his friends will join him. On the first night of Hanukkah, the latke lights the menorah. On the second night...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate Korean Lunar New Year and join one child’s quest to eat enough bowls of soup to become a 'big girl!' Sohee’s favorite part of Seollal is tteokguk—the special Korean rice cake soup traditionally only enjoyed on New Year’s Day. Each bowl is said to make the person who eats it one year older. This year, Sohee wants to eat as many bowls as she can to finally be an eonni, or “big girl,” to her younger siblings and cousins. Before...
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.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"You are magic... and so is the world around you, transforming with each new season! The Wheel of the Year is a way to learn about nature's rhythms - for noticing and celebrating the seasons as they come and go. The spokes of the Wheel mark important turning points: the Winter and Summer Solstices, the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Through themed activities, crafts, and rituals,...
15) Ramadan Kareem
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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"--
Publisher
Titan Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Hugo Award winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents this chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu and many more. The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world--yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This...
17) Rabia's Eid
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Join a young girl and her family in this Step 2 reader as they celebrate Eid-al-fitr, a holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Perfect for readers ages 4-6. It's Eid-al-fitr—the last day of Ramadan, which means it is the last day for Rabia to fast with the rest of her family and she has never done it before. Rabia is so excited! She eats just before sunrise and then the day of fasting begins! Rabia gets to have her hands...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crooked Lane
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"It's the beginning of December in Rudolph, New York, America's Christmas Town, and business is brisk at Mrs. Claus's Treasures, a gift and décor shop owned by Merry Wilkinson. The local amateur dramatic society is intensely preparing a special musical production of A Christmas Carol. But it's not a happy set, as rivalries between cast and crew threaten the production. Tensions come to a head when a member of the group is found dead shortly after...
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