McGinty, 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 MCGCook, 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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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 SFERau, Dana Meachen
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 RAUAgostini, Alliah L.
Summary: "With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom​. On June 19, 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day...
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Publisher / Publication Date: becker&mayer! kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.263 AGOElys, Dori
Summary: "With vibrant illustrations and flaps die-cut to look like papel picado, the intricately designed sheets of tissue paper, this joyful board book teaches young ones how to honor loved ones around us and those who have passed on."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ELYHamen, 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 HAMSalazar, 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 SALMalaspina, 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 MALYang, Joy
Summary: "Celebrate Spirit Day and its mission to stop bullying with this beautiful, bold board book. Spirit Day reinforces the importance of kindness, inclusivity, and acceptance for all." --back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2019
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Contents: What is Easter? -- Sweden -- Ethiopia -- Russia -- Egypt -- Mexico -- Philippines -- Colombia -- Germany.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: J 394.2667 KNULivney, Varda
Summary: "Uncle Max is coming to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the birthday of the world!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kar-Ben Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays, Call number: BOARD LIVMargaret, Amy.
Contents: Halloween: fright and fun! -- The beginning of Halloween -- Halloween gets its name -- Ghosts and the dead -- Pumpkins: an all-American addition -- Trick or treat! -- The world of witches -- The magic behind the black cat -- Other Halloween creatures -- The play party of yesterday and today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: 394.2 MARKesselring, 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 KESCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.2 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: 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 DASMurray, 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 MURPearson, Yvonne
Summary: "Presidents' Day is a day to remember the men who have held the highest office in our land. Readers will learn about the history or Presidents' Day, our most influential presidents, and how we can honor these men and our national history today."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 PEARau, 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 RAUKleinrock, 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 KLECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.26KLEINROCKindersley, 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 394.2 KINCopies Available at Woodmere
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.26 KINHutchison, Patricia
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