holidays

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Our favorite day of the year

Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid al-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day.

What do you celebrate?

holidays and festivals around the world
Map on endpapers.

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Explores the history of Kwanzaa, first created in the 1960s in order to provide awareness of African-American heritage.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

Ridiculed for having a shiny, red nose, Rudolph runs away from the North Pole, discovers the Island of Misfit Toys, and defeats the Abominable Snow Monster, and when he returns, Santa realizes that Rudolph can guide his sleigh.
Cover image of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

Explores the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year.
Cover image of Celebrating the Chinese New Year

Celebrations around the world

Celebrations from all over the world are described.

Dr. Seuss's 'tis the season

a holiday celebration
Uses illustrations from classic Dr. Seuss books to celebrate the holiday seasons.

If I could give you Christmas

"As animals, big and small, prepare for Christmas by decorating a tree, singing carols, and stashing surprises, they see that the most important gift of the season is being together"--OCLC.

Chinese New Year

Simple text and photographs explore the cultural practices of Chinese New Year.

This little turkey

"These little turkeys are busy getting ready for their thanksgiving dinner. Little ones will love their sweet twist on the classic nursery rhyme 'This Little Piggy'!"--Back cover.
Cover image of This little turkey

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