holidays

An introduction to the way Americans commemorate their freedom every July.

"Legends of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls fill the air, and excited trick-or-treaters scurry from house to house hoping to fill their bags with sweet goodies. Halloween is among America's most treasured childhood holidays. This book traces the origins of Halloween and explains the old and new traditions associated with October 31"--Provided by publisher.

"The third Sunday in June is a time to celebrate fathers and all those who are like fathers. This book discusses the origins of Father's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for fathers, stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and brothers"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about Easter eggs and try out a delicious recipe for an edible bird's nest. Young readers discover the meaning of and pastimes associated with Easter and teaches children about traditions passed down through the ages and explores how Easter is celebrated today"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at some of the unusual traditions of the Christmas season from around the world.

A graphic novel in which Jack Skellington, tired of his hometown holiday, Halloween, ventures into the other holiday worlds and kidnaps Santa Claus.

Text and illustrations introduce the traditions of the Muslim holiday Ramadan.

Discover the different ways people celebrate Christmas around the world.

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Halloween holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a . . . first nonfiction reading experience"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the holiday of Passover and why it is celebrated in the United States, including its significance, origins, and traditions.