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Contains the dramatic text for a one-act play for twenty-one performers, depicting Santa as he listens to the advice of a public relations firm and pursues a new image by making television appearances and opening a theme park.

Dumpy the Dump Truck delivers valentines when the mail truck breaks down on Valentine's Day.

An overview of Christmas, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today.

"Early in the morning on February 2, as many as thirty thousand people make their way to Gobbler's Knob to see Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the United States. Watching and waiting, the audience wonders whether Phil will see his shadow. What happens next will predict either the coming of spring or six more weeks of winter. Learn how this strange tradition came to be and its significance. Also follow a German apple brown bread recipe and make a groundhog shadow box to help you celebrate."--Back cover.

Describes how Mr. Groundhog tries to give away his Groundhog Day duties so that no one will get mad when he predicts there will be six more weeks of winter.

English and Spanish text describe how Mr. Groundhog tries to give away his Groundhog Day duties so that no one will get mad when he predicts there will be six more weeks of winter.

Text and photographs look at the Fourth of July.

Text and photographs explore Christmas traditions.

Text and photographs look at the season of fall.

An overview of Lunar New Year, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline, an infographic, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index.