Books in Festival! series

With dinosaurs marching, animals prancing, big machines roaring, and tools in action, Byron Barton is at it again with four new board books just right for toddlers: Zoo Animals, Dinosaurs, Big Machines, and Tools. In this great new collection of books, Mr. Barton’s trademark vibrant illustrations are paired with a colorful text perfectly suited to youngsters learning to identify objects, shapes, and colors. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists’ (ABA)

With dinosaurs marching, animals prancing, big machines roaring, and tools in action, Byron Barton is at it again with four new board books just right for toddlers: Zoo Animals, Dinosaurs, Big Machines, and Tools. In this great new collection of books, Mr. Barton’s trademark vibrant illustrations are paired with a colorful text perfectly suited to youngsters learning to identify objects, shapes, and colors. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists’ (ABA)

With dinosaurs marching, animals prancing, big machines roaring, and tools in action, Byron Barton is at it again with four new board books just right for toddlers: Zoo Animals, Dinosaurs, Big Machines, and Tools. In this great new collection of books, Mr. Barton’s trademark vibrant illustrations are paired with a colorful text perfectly suited to youngsters learning to identify objects, shapes, and colors. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists’ (ABA)

Rosh Hashanah is the autumn holiday when Jewish families combine religious worship with festivity to celebrate the Jewish New Year. This story's family visits their synagogue where the Shofar is blown to encourage the congregation to perform good deeds in the new year. Later, at the family table, the kids share apples and honey with Mom and Dad. This delightful picture book depicts a typical Jewish family as they celebrate one of the year's most important holidays. The traditional warmth of the Jewish holidays are reflected in cheerful and attractive little stories that speak not only to Jewish children but to boys and girls of all faiths. On the last two pages of each book, the traditions and meanings of the holiday are summarized for parents to relate to their children. There are attractive color illustrations on every page. (Ages 3-7)

A simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival. Follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dances and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.