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1) Memorial Day
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Memorial Day through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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What's your favorite holiday? Halloween? Valentine's Day? Share your holiday spirit with all your friends by throwing a holiday party! Don't worry if you're not sure where to begin. We'll give you tips and tricks on decorations, invitations, and activities for your party. And if you want your bash to have a special theme-say, "New Year's Eve Dance Marathon"-we've got ideas for you there too! Take a look inside this book and start planning a holiday...
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"With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. On June 19, 1865 -- more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation -- the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from...
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Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
9) Veterans day
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24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 x 21 cm.
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Provides information about Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11 in honor of people who have served in the U.S. military, and discusses the origins, history, and symbols of the holiday.
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 x 29 cm
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"From South Korea to Nigeria to the USA, come celebrate festivals throughout the year! People around the world are celebrating. In Australia, it's Christmas in summer with barbecues on the beach. In Thailand, they're celebrating Songkran, the famous Buddhist water festival. Rhyming text and graphic illustrations pair perfectly and invite young readers to explore the world through mesmerizing festivals"--
11) Celebraciones
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17 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Simple text and photographs introduce holidays that are observed in different countries, such as the celebration of the moon in Vietnam, and Kwanzaa in the United States.
12) Origami holidays
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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Provides detailed directions for folding several holiday decorations.
Provides instructions on creating holiday-inspired origami art, including a Halloween skull, Christmas stocking, and Valentine's Day heart.
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Illustrations and text introduce young readers to the customs, traditions, and activities associated with Halloween. Presented in English and Spanish, with fact boxes about the origins of some aspects of the holiday.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long -- perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!"--
Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day's a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de las Muertos, the festivities never end. Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting and...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 14 cm
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"An early learning board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the festival of Christmas. Perfect for story time, this is a first board book that takes a very first look at the magic of Christmas, from decorating Christmas trees and baking festive cookies to hanging up stockings and waiting for Santa."--Provided by publisher.
17) Kwanzaa
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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Text and illustrations introduce the Kwanzaa holiday.
18) Diwali
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm.
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Explora las tradiciones de Diwali.
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Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...
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