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 COOMcGinty, 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 MCGSferazza, 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 SFEElys, 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 ELYPhillips, Katrina M.
Summary: "Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.264 PHIAgostini, 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 AGOCho, Tina
Summary: Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colorful festivals and family celebrations--wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods. This book allows children to experience Korean culture firsthand by involving them in games, crafts, foods and other activities like the following: Preparing and enjoying delicious songpeyon--sweet...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951.9 CHOFishman, Cathy Goldberg
Summary: Take a stroll through the city in summer and experience the sights, sounds, colors, and smells of the multitude of different holidays we celebrate in the summer. From Bastille Day to the Fourth of July, everyone has a reason to celebrate. With simple rhymes, a counting pattern, and stunning papercraft art reminiscent of Ezra Jack Keats, this diverse board book is the perfect introduction to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Familius LLC 2022
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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: J394.26KLEINROCLo, Rich
Summary: "Animal names and their significance in Chinese culture is explained in simple bilingual text for young readers."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LODash, 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 DASMarquez-Sharpnack, Yvette
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weldonowen, an imprint of Insight Editions 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5972 MARGoodluck, Laurel
Summary: In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15, author Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and artist Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins—and the Native pride that comes with them. A perfect book for Native American Heritage Month, and all year round!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GOOCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE GOOSimonds, Nina.
Summary: Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt, Inc. 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26951 SIMTaylor, Charlotte
Summary: "Students who enjoy watching colorful fireworks explode on the Fourth of July may wonder why Americans come together to celebrate certain national holidays each year. This book is sure to keep young readers engaged as they learn about the rich history and significant men and women behind the holidays Americans celebrate today. The narrative nonfiction text also features captivating photos and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26973 TAYWyeth, Sharon Dennis
Summary: "Learn more about Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Children's Books 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE WYEEvans, Harriet
Summary: "Discover the days of the week and months of the year in this gentle exploration of how we measure time. Learn about the seasons and how to use a calendar as the characters share their own experiences. There's even space for you to write or draw your own weekly routine and important dates. From making resolutions in January to December celebrations, this book takes you on a journey through the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021
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Summary: These little turkeys have a lot of work to do to prepare for Thanksgiving! One goes to the market, one sweeps the floor, one draws pictures, one knits a sweater, and sets the table. Now they're all ready to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books Inc. 2016
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE BOARD FROKesselring, 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 KESDuncan, Alice Faye
Summary: "The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all. "Every year, Opal looked forward to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2022
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Summary: Presents a collection of Halloween and Christmas themed jokes and tongue twisters.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperColinsPublishers 2016
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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 HAMKaul, Jennifer
Summary: Explores the symbols and traditions of found in the United States and provides a brief history of different holidays, discussing how and why they are celebrated.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023