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Books in Our Holidays series

  • Day of the Dead

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Recounts the origins and history of All Souls' Day, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
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  • Valentine's Day

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2015)
    In Valentine's Day, early readers will learn about the holiday of Valentine's Day 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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  • Ramadan

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Presents information on Ramadan the sacred month in the Muslim calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims fast, pray and read the Koran.
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  • Presidents' Day

    Charly Haley

    Library Binding (Cody Koala, Dec. 15, 2018)
    Each title will introduce young readers to holidays that occur throughout the year, teaching them about the special foods, events and other customs associated with each holiday. Simultaneous and eBook.
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  • St. Patrick's Day

    Joanna Ponto

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Students will discover who St. Patrick really was and learn all about the traditions and history associated with the holiday. Hands-on projects such as making their own pots of gold and a St. Patricks Day-related recipe gives kids the chance to fully immerse themselves in the celebration.
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  • Groundhog Day

    Hannah Isbell

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Early in the morning on February 2, as many as thirty thousand people make their way to Gobblers Knob to see Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the United States. They watch and wait to see whether he will see his shadow and predict six more weeks of winter. Readers will learn how this strange tradition came to be and its significance, in addition to following a German apple brown bread recipe and making a groundhog shadow box.
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  • Thanksgiving

    L Sorensen, Lynda Sorensen

    Hardcover (Rourke Publishing, )
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  • Christmas

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids Junior, Dec. 15, 2018)
    Christmas is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Readers will learn that people celebrate it by going to Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, giving gifts, and spending time with family and friends. 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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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Sheri Dean

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Martin Luther King Jr. believed that all men and women are equal. He spent his life peacefully bringing this message to others. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor this extraordinary leader. Readers will learn about his crusade to ensure that all people were treated equally.
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  • Holidays: Valentine's Day / Day of the Dead / Easter / Ramadan / Diwali / Birthday

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids Junior, Jan. 26, 2018)
    Holidays are often colorful and festive. But more importantly, they are significant to one or many cultures. These titles are simple yet informative, as well as fun! 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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  • Rosh Hashanah

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Explains what Rosh Hashanah is, when it is celebrated, and how it is celebrated.
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  • Presidents' Day

    Haley Charly

    Paperback (Pop!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Presidents 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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