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Books in Our Holidays series

  • Veterans Day

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Readers will learn about the 1918 armistice and the holiday's evolution from Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars. Associated symbols such as red poppies and the US flag are explained, as well as traditions including parades and ceremonies.
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  • Passover

    R.J. Bailey

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2016)
    In Passover, young readers will learn about this Jewish holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Birthday

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids Junior, Jan. 26, 2018)
    Explains what a birthday is and describes some of the ways birthdays are celebrated.
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  • St. Patrick's Day

    Haley Charly

    Paperback (Pop!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of St. Patricks 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.
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  • Earth Day

    Charly Haley

    Library Binding (Cody Koala, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Earth 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 standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • Diwali

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids Junior, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights that is celebrated every year. It is a religious holiday that lasts for five days, and is India's biggest and most important holiday. Readers will learn that Hindus celebrate this special day with fireworks, religious rituals, feasts and sweets, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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  • Valentine's Day

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids Junior, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Introduces the holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.
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  • Kwanzaa

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2014)
    In Kwanzaa, early readers will learn about the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Independence Day

    Erika S. Manley

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2018)
    In Independence Day, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Chinese New Year

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2015)
    In Chinese New Year, early readers will learn about this Chinese holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • St. Patrick's Day

    Charly Haley

    Library Binding (Cody Koala, Dec. 15, 2018)
    Introduces the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of St. Patrick's Day. Includes QR Codes that give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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  • Veterans Day

    Joanna Ponto

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2016)
    On Veterans Day, Americans honor all who have served in the US armed forces. The holiday began in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I and continues to be celebrated every year on November 11. Readers will learn the ways this holiday is celebrated across the country, and can reinforce their understanding by following a recipe for the all-American Apple Brown Betty and instructions to make a thank-you card they can give to a veteran they know.
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