fasts and feasts

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Id-al-Fitr.

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Divali.

Discusses feasting and fasting as they relate to various holidays around the world.

Discusses the history and traditions, as well as the symbols and current celebration of this Hindu holiday.

Strega Nona and Big Anthony feast their way through the holidays in this joyous celebration of food, friendship, and family.

Brief text and illustrations introduce special Jewish days and holidays.

Magid, an eight-year-old Muslim boy in Cairo, is determined to celebrate Ramadan by fasting, despite the opposition of family members who feel that he is not yet old enough to fast.

Includes background information and retellings of traditional tales from Jewish folklore and legend related to major holidays, such as Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and Purim.

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.

A family works together to gather the necessary ingredients to make blintzes for Shavuot.