Beto and Gaby anxiously wait for their relatives to arrive for Thanksgiving dinner. One by one, they each call to inform the family that they will not be able to attend because of a great snowstorm. Grandma appears with a group of elder friends who have nowhere to have dinner, and the celebration becomes special. Contains an informative section on Thanksgiving Day.
Alma Flor ADA, Isabel F Campoy, Maria Jesus Alvarez
Paperback
(Loqueleo, April 7, 2007)
Its Sandys birthday and she and her family are getting ready to travel for a powwow. Before leaving the house and along the way, Sandy receives several birthday presents from her relatives. To her surprise, all her presents together make up a beautiful costume for a traditional dance she will perform at the powwow. Includes an informative section about powwows.
The students in Mrs. Parks class prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.s Day by reflecting on the values he taught. Contains an informative section on Martin Luther King, Jr.
Two audio CDs containing the complete readings of all the 12 titles in the Stories to Celebrate series, and cheerful pieces of authentic music related to each holiday.
An African-American family gets together to celebrate Kwanzaa, but the celebration is spoiled because their beloved pet cat is missing. As the family sets off on a quest to find the cat, the reader learns about the seven values celebrated in Kwanzaa in a simple and entertaining way. Includes an informative section about the holiday.