Cook, Fiona
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26 COOKleinrock, Liz
Summary: Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day's a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de las Muertos, the festivities never end. Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting and joyful picture book. Holidays featured include: Seollal, Holi, Nowruz,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26 KLESalazar, Alicia
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.266 SALMcGinty, Alice B.
Summary: "From South Korea to Nigeria to the USA, come celebrate festivals throughout the year! People around the world are celebrating. In Australia, it's Christmas in summer with barbecues on the beach. In Thailand, they're celebrating Songkran, the famous Buddhist water festival. Rhyming text and graphic illustrations pair perfectly and invite young readers to explore the world through mesmerizing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26 MCGMalaspina, Ann
Summary: A simple look at how New Year is celebrated in some places around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2614 MALHeinrichs, Ann
Summary: The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Lively illustrations and informative text teach readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.261 HEIBrown, Carron
Summary: "This gorgeously illustrated book is a wonderful first introduction to our world's celebrations. The interesting, easy-to-understand facts, accompanied by the fun shine-through mechanism, work together to create a party on every page."--from the publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021
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Summary: An overview of Day of the Dead, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.266 HUTHamen, Susan E.
Summary: "An overview of Lunar New Year, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today." -- Publisher's summary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.261 HAMFlynn, Brendan
Summary: "Introduces young readers to the history and celebration of Veterans Day." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop! 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.264 FLYSferazza, Jeff
Summary: "Do they celebrate Christmas in Thailand, or New Year's Eve in Iceland? What is Passover like in Israel? It's time to celebrate the holidays with people around the world. Readers are sure to be fascinated by the diverse ways people gather for and celebrate the holidays. Important vocabulary and cultural concepts are stressed in accessible text that's enjoyable for even the most reluctant...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26 SFEMurray, Julie
Summary: Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo KIids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 MURDash, Meredith
Summary: Introduces the holiday of Labor Day and how and why it is celebrated in the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.264 DASKesselring, Susan
Summary: Explores independence and other origination holidays in various countries around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26 KESLandau, Elaine.
Summary: Discusses the origins of Earth Day, its history, and how it is observed in the United States today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2002
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Summary: Describes the origin and meaning of the Jewish holidays known as the High Holy Days and their traditions and symbols, and discusses how the holidays are observed today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 296.431 RAUMoehn, Heather.
Summary: An illustrated alphabetical guide to celebrations and holidays around the world, including religious, civic, and cultural practices.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26 MOERau, Dana Meachen
Summary: Discusses the history, customs, and celebrations of New Year's Day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2614 RAUKindersley, Anabel.
Summary: A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world. Includes original photography.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26 KINWarner, Penny.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Meadowbrook Press 1994