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5) Holiday!
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"Early one morning, a strange visitor arrives -- a visitor whose name is Holiday. "I'll be taking over for you today!" Holiday tells Monday. And before long, Holiday has met the other days, even Saturday and Sunday, who usually sleep all week. With each introduction, Monday becomes more and more upset. She is used to starting the week, and she'd like to keep it that way. When Holiday announces how much fun he's having, and that he'd like to stay,...
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When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he's not feeling very merry or festive -- he's feeling pressure! Beanadette is definitely expecting the coolest present of all. Will the Cool Bean find the perfect gift in time for the party? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and cozy continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling Food Group series.
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"Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world."--Provided by publisher.
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"It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can't wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family."--
11) Halloween
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Describes the history, customs and symbols of Halloween, presents interesting facts and trivia about how the holiday is celebrated, and provides a list of resources for further information.
12) Veterans Day
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"In Veterans Day, early readers will learn about the American holiday of Veterans 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. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Veterans Day, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Veterans Day online using our safe search engine that provides...
13) Moon's Ramadan
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Moon smiles down on Earth and observes different countries celebrating Ramadan until her crescent tinkle triggers the start of Eid.
14) Memorial Day
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Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women who have fought for the United States in war. From the first ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to celebrations across the country today, Memorial Day provides an in-depth and informative overview of the holiday.
15) Celebrations!
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A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world. Includes original photography.
17) Wintercake
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"When Thomas misplaces the basket of dried fruit he needs to make his seasonal wintercake, friends old and new come together to save the day"--Provided by publisher.
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Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.