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Every holiday is full of special symbols and decorations, and this Zentangle® guide teaches readers how to bring design into the festivities. Step-by-step instructions help readers divide holiday shapes, such as jack-o-lanterns, Christmas trees, and Easter chicks, into smaller parts. Readers will learn basic Zentangle® designs they can mix and match in unique ways as they doodle each holiday symbol. Up-close visuals help readers master patterns...
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Despite what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo isn't the day Mexico celebrates its independence. The holiday, celebrated on May 5th each year, actually commemorates the date Mexican troops defeated the French more than 150 years ago. In this book, readers will find information about the history of Cinco de Mayo, including where and how it's celebrated around the world. Interestingly, it's a much bigger deal in the United States than in other countries,...
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9
St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! This engaging nonfiction book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of St. Patrick's Day-and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.
This standout among Saint Patrick's Day books for kids includes:
• Celebratory traditions-Kids...
85) The Package
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In this fictional narrative, Adrian receives a package from his father and a surprise present, too! A family structure with one parent working far away is introduced. Bright illustrations and explanatory text will help readers follow along as the main character learns about Germany's rich culture. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title My Dad Is in the Army Overseas.
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Readers are introduced to the different annual festivals, holidays, and events held around the world as they learn what it's like to celebrate other cultures. This exploration of celebrations in other countries teaches the traditions and values of different groups of people, helping young readers broaden their worldview. The importance of various celebrations is explained in this engaging, age-appropriate text that encourages a deeper appreciation...
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Veterans Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more about the history of this important holiday, such as why it is on November 11 and what Americans do to celebrate.
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The Chinese celebrate New Year twice. Once is on January 1 and the other changes ever year. The Chinese New Year is a very important spring festival. Its date is not always set because it depends on the turn of the lunar calendar. Learn more about the Chinese New Year. Read this book today!
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Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that begins on December 26th and is celebrated until the first of January each year. It celebrates African American culture as well as family and community. Families gather to eat delicious foods, exchange gifts, and honor their heritage and traditions. Using age-appropriate language, this book explores Kwanzaa's roots and the social significance of its founding. Colorful images allow readers to visualize the celebration...
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Each season brings beautiful changes to our world, and this endearing collection of poems celebrates them all. This playful book features poets such as Kenn Nesbitt, Trevor Harvey, Jane Clarke, and many others. Charming illustrations will transfix even reluctant readers with the magic of the seasons. Readers will relate to the wide range of emotions these poems explore, from the sadness of summer ending to the excitement of playing in snow. As they...
92) Columbus Day
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Described as the "pioneer of progress and enlightenment" by President Harrison on the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the new world, Christopher Columbus was an adventurer worth celebrating. This book takes readers through the many ways that Americans and European-Americans celebrate Columbus Day each year.
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Trick or treat! Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays. Dressing up in creative costumes and going door-to-door for candy with friends is something most children look forward to all year. It can also be a pretty spooky holiday full of skeletons, demons, and monsters. This book looks at how Halloween has changed over thousands of years, from the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain to modern-day trick-or-treating. Age-appropriate text and...
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In 2021, June 19 became a federal holiday as President Biden formally acknowledged Juneteenth in the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. This day has been celebrated by the Black community since the 1800s-why did it take so long to become a national holiday? And what exactly does it celebrate? Readers learn the history of Juneteenth, from its connection to the Emancipation Proclamation to modern observances, including an activity they can do...
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April Fool's Day is definitely a time for pranks and fun but did you know that there is a special reason behind the celebration? Why can't this day of fun fall on March or June? Why April? Curious? Then grab a copy of this Holiday Book for Kids and read it with your little one.
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If there's something that binds most cultures together, it's a respect for holidays, both solemn and joyous. This high-interest book explains the characteristics and traditions of numerous holidays such as Hanukkah, Dia de los Muertos, and Juneteenth. Readers will come to understand similarities among peoples as well as the importance of learning about the various cultures within their own community. Striking photographs of cultural holidays are prominently...
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"It's fall, and it's time to visit the pumpkin patch! Take a close look at pumpkins, learn how to pick a pumpkin, and have some fun on a hayride too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to visit a pumpkin patch"--
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