fasts and feasts

In Holi, early readers will learn about this Hindu festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Holi, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Holi online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Holi also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.Holi is part of Jump! s Festivals series.

"Celebrate Passover with personal stories from people who keep the ancient traditions of Passover alive in the modern world"--Back cover.

Recounts the legend of Befana, whose household chores kept her from finding the Baby King and cause her to fly across the sky on Twelfth Night, leaving the sleeping children gifts to celebrate the Feast of the Three Kings.

Jenny is confused about Santa Claus and Hanukkah. When Jenny's mother tells her about the Haukkah Queen, Jenny is no longer confused.

Examines the history and traditions of Diwali, a five-day Hindu holiday that celebrates the god Rama and his wife, Sita.

Corduroy's letter to Santa is full of requests for his friends, who will be spending Christmas Day with him, but Santa has a surprise in store for a very special bear, too.

When Santa falls ill and Christmas may have to be canceled, Pete the cat comes to the rescue.

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the holiday traditions and celebrations of Independence Day. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

An illustrated introduction to the Islamic feast of Ramadan for children.

Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion.