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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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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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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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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...
65) The Ugly Pumpkin
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Halloween was coming. For all the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch this was the night they had been waiting for all year long. For Halloween meant they would become Jack-O-Lanterns and bring fun and joy to boys and girls everywhere. But not Pumpy the Pumpkin. He was not going to be a Jack-O-Lantern, even though it was his dream. You see, Pumpy was different. While all the other pumpkins where large and round, Pumpy was long and somewhat squished. The...
66) Celebrate May
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This is your guidebook to celebrating May's well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Star Wars Day and National Paper Airplane Day.
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It's party time! This book is a step-by-step guide to throwing a party for every occasion. From cooking a meal to crafting decorations to dressing up in costumes, this book is packed with ideas to help readers create their own themed parties. Each party theme-from Halloween to superheroes and villains-includes ideas and instructions for easy-to-prepare food, and entertaining games and activities. Using accessible directions and materials, readers...
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From fun food booths to animal shows, there's so much to do and see at the town, county, or state fair. Young readers explore the games, exhibitions, and shows of a typical fair in the pages of this colorful volume. Written for new readers, the content and language are just right for the pre-K set. Full-color photographs offer a peek at what readers might see at the fair, closely correlating with the text to support even better comprehension.
71) Chinese New Year
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You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday's grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing lanterns float on water and across sky. This introduction to China's most famous celebration will mesmerize beginning readers.
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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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Unwrap a candy cane, listen to some jingling bells, and catch a bit of Christmas cheer! Kids will discover the history behind Christmas, and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Young readers learn about the festivities and traditions associated with this winter celebration. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
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This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of St. Patrick's Day. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Everybody is excited. It is the day of Monkhamstead Village Fair and no one wants to miss a thing. Tommy Tramp wants to win a coconut and Daddy wants to show his skill at throwing the welly. Grandpa is hoping to make a stir in the knobbliest-knees competition and Scamp, the farm dog, will have a lot of new smells to explore. Billy and Ben can hardly wait. They are always full of fun, and what could be better than a fair!
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