festivals

Readers learn that Cuba is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean.

Readers will learn that the Dominican Republic has the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere, is the only second largest island in the Caribbean and many more interesting elements that have shaped the culture of its people.

"Sophie helps her mother bake maple treats for the annual Maple Festival in Silverlake Forest. When she notices no one at her mother's stand, she must find a way to attract more visitors"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to celebrations around the world, including month-by-month calendars of holidays, festivals, and more. Includes activities.

Clifford saves the day when the bridge collapses right before the town's big birthday party parade.

Explores the similarities of rituals among several indigenous cultures around the world and compares them with celebrations in the United States. Includes a map and an author's note.

Although the tradition is to present carp kites only to boys on Children's Day, Kimiko's parents find a way to make the day special for her.

A description accompanied by full-color photographs of several festivals celebrated by Mexican Americans in the United States: the Day of the Dead, the processions of Las Posadas, New Year's Day and the dance of Los Matachines, and Three Kings' Day.

Contains an introduction to the different festivals and celebrations of Latin America, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on Three Kings Day, Day of the Dead, Independence Day, and Christmas, describing each tradition. Presented in English and Spanish.

"Miss Nettle has been stealing all the flowers in Freezenberg. But no one knows why. It's up to Sofia--and her new friend, Olaf the snowman--to stop Miss Nettle, or the Winter Flower Festival will be ruined!"--Back cover.