Books in Circle the Year With Holidays series

In a colorful holiday book for young readers that features songs, crafts, recipes, and other holiday activities, Nina is delighted--and surprised--when her mischievous pet poodle Sammy wins a blue ribbon during her town's Independence Day celebration.

Andrew, Abigail, and Elizabeth help prepare for their Thanksgiving dinner, share the story of the first Thanksgiving, and name the things for which they are thankful

Julie celebrates Easter by receiving a basket of candy, going to church, and enjoying an Easter egg hunt, in a story with instructions for Easter crafts and games

When Kenji and his family go to the festival at the community center to celebrate Japanese Boys' Days, he unwillingly takes on the task of looking after his little brother, Hiroshi, in a holiday book featuring a variety of games, crafts, and other activities.

Ms. Webster's class celebrates Earth Day by helping clean up a nearby park, planting a tree, and planning a special party. Reprint.

Sara and Steve plan a surprise fishing trip with their father for Father's Day, and when the weather turns rainy, they figure out a way to take him fishing anyway

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Joey and Rachel enjoy trick-or-treating on Halloween and almost lose their bags of goodies

Kevin and James are so involved in making each other valentines that they almost stop being friends

LAURA ALDEN

A child celebrates Kwanzaa, the holiday in which African Americans remember their cultural heritage