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Monsters on a plane

It is holiday time for Billy and his Mini Monsters. There are just two small problems - Peep's been seen by the airport guards and Trumpet and Gloop have got lost with the luggage. Can Billy get his Mini Monsters back in time for take-off?.
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Cinco de Mayo

a first look
2023
"On Cinco de Mayo, people celebrate Mexican culture. Easy text and full-color photographs give young readers an up-close look at this lively holiday"--Provided by publisher.
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Dr. Seuss's Thing One, Thing Two and the leprechaun

2022
In simple rhyming text, Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat" chase a tricky leprechaun through a St. Patrick's Day parade, where they encounter bag pipe and harp players, Irish stepdancers, four-leaf clovers, a rainbow, and even a pot of gold.
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Holidays & celebrations

2021
"What do people celebrate around the world? Shine a light behind the page and see. From fireworks and cherry blossoms, to Kwanzaa and the Fourth of July, each page will take you behind the scenes of a wonderful festival, holiday, or celebration"--Back cover.
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It's Chinese New Year!

2023
"This book introduces early readers to Chinese New Year"--Provided by publisher.
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The days after Christmas

2024
"After the bustle of the holiday season, grandparents wave goodbye and it's time to pack up the sparkly ornaments. The house feels too quiet. What do you do when the excitement and festivities are over? The fireplace may be a perfect place to read new books with a cup of hot cocoa and some snuggles with Mom and Dad. And leftovers might still be pretty tasty"--Provided by publisher.
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Let's celebrate!

special days around the world
Illustrations and rhyming text introduce special days around the world, including the Spring Festvial, Inti Raymi, Eid al-Fitr, Dia de Muertos, and the New Yam Festival. Includes calendar of special days and notes.
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Halloween

2024
Halloween is one of the most well-known holidays in the United States. People of all ages celebrate by wearing spooky costumes, going trick-or-treating, and carving pumpkins. But Halloween is also one of the world's oldest holidays, with many traditions stemming from ancient Celtic and early Christian celebrations. This title delves into the history of this candy-filled holiday, exploring how its early customs developed into modern ones. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
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Winter holidays

"This title looks at some of the fun and important holidays that people of different cultures might celebrate in wintertime. The book is complete with big, bright photographs, a More Winter Holidays section, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO."--.
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Summer holidays

"There are so many reasons to celebrate in the summer! Explore a time of festive holidays, including Juneteenth, Father's Day, and the Fourth of July. What holidays do you love? Learn all about summer holidays through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!"--.
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