Holidays & Celebrations
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr: A First Look
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrate faith and giving thanks. Through thoughtful text and critical-thinking questions, readers will learn all about these two holidays and how people celebrate them. Read More →
Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Give young readers a peek inside various holidays we celebrate. With questions that encourage connection, and social and emotional supports for educators, this series brings holiday… Read More →
Rosh Hashanah: A Family Service
A creative and affordable prayer book built around concepts of tefillah (prayer), teshuvah (repentance), and tzedakah (sharing). Services include readings to challenge older children and… Read More →
Sammy Spider's First Taste of Hanukkah: A Cookbook
This 15th book in Kar-Ben's popular Sammy Spider series finds Sammy and his human friend Josh presenting a delightful cookbook of Hanukkah recipes and crafts. With four chapters of Hanukkah… Read More →
Seder in the Desert
Join a group of families as they follow Rabbi Jamie into Moab, Utah to celebrate a most unusual Passover seder in the desert. Read More →
Shiva Celebration
From the Series Celebrations and Events
Bright flowers, a swim in the river, and a big parade—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Shiva Celebration. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book… Read More →
Squanto and the First Thanksgiving, 2nd Edition
From the Series On My Own Holidays
When the Pilgrims landed near Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620 they were unprepared for the challenges they would face. Many Pilgrims died until Squanto, a Patuxet Indian, taught them how to… Read More →
Squanto y el primer Día de Acción de Gracias (Squanto and the First Thanksgiving)
From the Series Yo solo: Festividades (On My Own Holidays)
When the Pilgrims landed near Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620 they were unprepared for the challenges they would face. Many Pilgrims died until Squanto, a Patuxet Indian, taught them how to… Read More →
Star-Spangled Crafts
From the Series Crafts & Activities
Waving the flag on the Fourth of July is only one way to celebrate pride in our country. There are many other days (Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veteran's Day or any day) and many Read More →
Sukkot Treasure Hunt
In Israel, before the holiday of Sukkot, you can buy a lulav and etrog at a roadside market stand. But Arava and her family want to find and pick their own. Join them as they hike and picnic… Read More →
Teachers' Day
From the Series Celebrations and Events
Big thank you's with cards and flowers and gifts—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Teachers' Day. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the… Read More →
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
How do you give thanks? Gratitude isn't something we need to save up for a special holiday. What are you grateful for right now, today? This anthology brings together a diverse group of… Read More →
Thank You, Trees!
Happy Tu B/Shevat! On Tu B'Shevat, we plant a tree / Baskets of fruit for you and me This is a lovely rhyming story about giving thanks for the gifts trees provide on the occasion of Tu… Read More →
The Best Birthday Parties Ever!: A Kid's Do-It-Yourself Guide
From the Series Crafts & Activities
What kind of birthday party would you like to have? Have you always wanted to be an astronaut? Do you love rainbows? Do you find a roomful of monsters appealing? Or perhaps you’re a budding… Read More →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
Every December, The Nutcracker comes to life in theaters all across the United States. But how did this 19th-century Russian ballet become such a big part of the holidays in 21st-century… Read More →
The Real History of Juneteenth
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed—two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told… Read More →
The Real History of Thanksgiving
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Thanksgiving is celebrated by millions of people in the US every year. But for many people, Thanksgiving has a dark or complicated past, and the real or full story of the holiday is often… Read More →
The Winter Solstice
From the Series Traditions of the Seasons
The winter solstice—the shortest day of the year—marks the beginning of the coldest, darkest season. Discover the scientific reasons for this phenomenon and learn how cultures past and… Read More →
Tombstone Sandwiches and Other Horrifying Lunches
From the Series Little Kitchen of Horrors
What can be as awful to look at as it is awesome to eat? Your lunch! Learn how to create a variety of lunch entrees that are both repulsive and tasty. Cook up dishes like juicy bat wings,… Read More →
Valentine's Day: A First Look
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Valentine's Day is a time to show loved ones you care. Give early learners a first look into this loving holiday with full-color photographs and accessible text. Read More →
Veterans Day
From the Series On My Own Holidays
Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more… Read More →
Veterans Day
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays
Celebrated each November, Veterans Day honors the brave men and women who fought in our country’s military. Beginning on November 11, 1918 to celebrate the end of World War I, Veterans Day… Read More →
When Were the First Slaves Set Free during the Civil War?: And Other Questions about the Emancipation Proclamation
From the Series Six Questions of American History
When Abraham Lincoln became president in March 1861, the United States was on the brink of the Civil War. Six states had already left the Union. The North and the South fought over the… Read More →
Winter Grade 1 Take-Home Kit Read for a Better World ™
Help students start or build their home libraries! Strong literacy skills are an essential part of education. Read for a Better World Take-Home Book Packs are one tool families and educators Read More →