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Once upon a time in 1564, Charles IX, the king of France, ruled that the first day of the year would be January 1 instead of April 1. Those who forgot the change and celebrated New Year's Day on April 1 were ridiculed by having fish thrown at them.
In the skilled hands of Peter Welling, this history takes on a hilarious dimension. In the French town of Bakonneggs, there exists a rivalry between the Mayor Melon de Plume, a pig, and a prankster rooster,...
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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...
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An enchanting family story about a shopkeeper and his preparations for the mid-autumn festival. Colourful lanterns are an important part of the celebrations, as are the mooncakes which Mr Ming sells in his shop. Everyone agrees that Mr Ming's mooncakes are the most delicious they have ever tasted. They all want to know what the secret recipe is, but Mr Ming won't tell them or even let them peep inside his kitchen. This was because he had another secret,...
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Come and celebrate Chinese New Year. See the food, clothes, and decorations that make this holiday so special.
Chinese New Year is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that encourages reading development.
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It's almost Groundhog Day! Everyone knows that Groundhog has an important job to do every February 2, but this year he's not feeling well. Dr. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. But, how will people know the weather forecast if Groundhog is down in his hole in bed? Then Groundhog has in idea-he can hire a substitute! Maybe Squirrel can be the substitute, or Eagle, or Bear. But, at the substitute auditions, Groundhog realizes...
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In the small town of Maplewood, where the leaves are turning golden and the air is crisp, Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. Pugynix is eagerly awaiting his turn to indulge in the succulent holiday fare, including a plump, juicy turkey prepared by his loving family. However, Pugynix's insatiable appetite and irresistible desire for turkey get the best of him, leading to a disastrous chain of events that ruins the holiday.As...
15) Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year has been celebrated for thousands of years in China. Now it is celebrated all around the world. It does not always come on the same date each year, but it is always in January or February. Readers of this volume will learn the meaning behind the holiday as well as the costumes, decorations, food, and other customs, such as the dragon parade, associated with it. This simple yet engaging book also provides instructions on how to make...
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. Although the date of the festival changes each year, it always falls around the time of the harvest moon. From family gatherings to paper lanterns to eating mooncakes, different Asian countries have different celebrations. Learn how people honor this...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. This engaging book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Chinese New Year and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.
This Chinese New Year kids' book includes:...
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The United States celebrated the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 1986. There were marches, parades, and candlelight gatherings. Readers will learn about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. and why his birthday was made an official national holiday. This informative resource includes black-and-white and color photos, an easy-to-follow recipe for peach pie, and instructions on how to make a "Circle of Friendship" craft....
20) A Tree for Me
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There are amazing trees that live in our world-yellow poplar, American beech, crape myrtle, and so many more! But how do you know which ones are which? Follow along in this heartwarming tale as a father lovingly teaches his son to identify eight common trees in a park and then surprises him with his own tree to plant and nurture.
With beautiful, realistic illustrations and true facts interwoven throughout the story, A Tree for Me makes learning...
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