We all celebrate birthdays and friendships, the onset of seasons, religious events and national holidays. Our celebrations are full of colour, specially prepared food and good cheer. We All Celebrate introduces some less mentioned celebrations from around the world to children, among those that are well known and bring good memories.
Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M. O. Yuksel, with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom, this book is perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and The Proudest Blue. No matter who you are or where you’re from, everyone is welcome here. From grandmothers reading lines of the Qur’an and the imam telling stories of living as one, to meeting new f...
Provides simple directions for making over 100 craft items from easily available materials for Shabbat and various Jewish holidays. Includes a glossary and summary of the holidays.
Diwali (Holidays and Festivals (Heinemann Library)) (Fiestas)
by Nancy Dickmann
This delightful reissue of Grace Lin's holiday board book, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, based on the popular Christmas carol, makes the perfect Christmas gift! Bestselling and award-winning illustrator Grace Lin's interpretation of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing features a variety of appealing characters celebrating the holiday season.
Celebrated five days after Yom Kippur in September or October, Sukkot is a time for Jewish people around the world to remember how the ancient Israelites lived. Children will learn about building and decorating a sukkah, or shelter, the importance of the four species, and the special foods eaten during Sukkot.
Garden of Ridv�n (Baha'i Holy Days)
by Alhan Rahimi and Alina Onipchenko
Holi (A World of Festivals S.) (World of Holidays)
by Dilip Kadodwala
Perfect for young readers, this retelling of the Purim story brings together a mighty king, a jealous scoundrel, a wise uncle-- and a clever heroine. Long ago, King Ahasuerus of Persia was seeking a new wife. Though many beautiful maidens came to meet the King, it was a young Hebrew woman who caught his eye. She was called Esther, for she was as beautiful as the Morning Star, and the king decided to marry her immediately. But when the King's hot-tempered chief minister Haman threatened Esth...
From the author of the best-selling “Would You Rather?” series, a collection of hilarious Easter-themed questions for kids who love a laughter-filled challenge. Looking for an egg-cellent Easter activity? From chocolate bunnies to egg hunts, these entertaining and thought-provoking Would You Rather? questions will have you and the Easter Bunny hopping for joy! Would You Rather? Easter Edition features: 160+ "Would You Rather?" questions about Easter eggs, bunnies, baskets, chocolate, and so m...
Dad Loves Me a lot (Bears' Stories)
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (True Books: Holidays (Paperback)) (True Books: Holidays (Hardcover))
by Dana Meachen Rau
Reading about baptism can help children understand how, through baptism, we become members of God’s great family. Baptized in the Water, written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates that very important event, no matter when or what form baptism takes in a person’s life. Baptized in the Water: Becoming a Member of God’s Family:Features beautiful prose and poetry that celebrates and explains baptismIllustrates various forms of baptism, fr...
Challah, Challah for You and Me
by Barbara Bietz and June Sobel
Challah can warm a table with love, whether it's a part of a Shabbat meal or Sunday morning French toast or shared with friends on a picnic. This rhyming sequel to Apples, Apples All Year Round! introduces young children to the many ways challah is an important cultural element in everyday Jewish life.