Celebrating Earth Day

by Janet McDonnell

Published 7 September 1994
Ms. Webster's class plans a party to celebrate Earth Day.

Martin Luther King Day

by Janet McDonnell

Published 1 July 1993
Katie celebrates Martin Luther King Day with a party, where she shares with relatives and friends what her grandfather has told her about the great man whom the holiday honors. Includes related crafts and activities.

Two Special Valentines

by Janet McDonnell

Published 1 September 1994
Kevin and James are so involved in making each other valentines that they almost stop being friends. Includes handicrafts.

The Easter Surprise

by Janet McDonnell

Published 1 August 1994
Julie celebrates Easter by receiving a basket of candy, going to church, and enjoying an Easter egg hunt. Includes instructions for Easter crafts and games.

Christmas in Other Lands

by Janet McDonnell

Published 1 August 1994
Mrs. Larsen's class learns how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico, Sweden, Greece, Zimbabwe, and the Philippines.

The Fourth of July

by Janet McDonnell

Published 1 April 2000
Nina and her poodle Sammy experience the sights and sounds of a Fourth of July celebration. Includes crafts and tips on fireworks safety.

Sharing Hanukkah

by Janet McDonnell

Published 14 April 2000
Visiting his Jewish friend David, Michael hears the story of Hanukkah, tastes latkes, watches the lighting of the menorah, and plays a few games of dreidel.