fasts and feasts

A group of teddy bears work together to make Christmas happier for the city's loneliest people.

The well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.

Taking a mouse to the movies can lead to letting him do other things, such as making a snowman, listening to Christmas carols, and decorating the Christmas tree.

Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Easter. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.

Describes Native American gatherings, powwows, celebrating their culture and life, including crafts and folklore.

Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Arbor Day. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.

Second grader Ali Tahir is excited for the festival of Eid, and looking forward to the family party, but first he has to watch his little brother, Fateh, who is in a very cranky mood, and keeps throwing tantrums.

Leena is conflicted after she is invited to a birthday party on the day she was planning to fast with her family for Ramadan, but she decides to go to the party anyhow, and abstain from eating and drinking.

"Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.

"Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Chanukah, and their related special dishes. Back matter includes a glossary describing each holiday, along with easy, kid-friendly recipes of the featured dishes"--Provided by publisher.