Holidays

This fun-to-read, informative book is loaded with fascinating facts about the history and customs of Valentine’s Day and presents jokes, riddles, interesting projects, and simple recipes –… Read More →

Join these fabulous friends as they go on a sensational sleigh ride through a winter wonderland. "Let's go on a sleigh ride and race across the snow / The reindeer guide our sleigh tonight.… Read More →

Lunar New Year is a time for families to celebrate the coming of spring. Give early learners a first look into this happy holiday with full-color photographs and accessible text. Read More →

Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Read More →

A basic overview of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

On January 20, 1986, church bells rang in New York City, world leaders gathered in Atlanta, and thousands paraded in Chicago. It was the first annual celebration of a new national holiday.… Read More →

A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

Every year, the Christmas family puts up the biggest Christmas tree. They hang up the most lights. And their dog, Rudy, barks "Jingle Bells" for the entire neighborhood to hear. The Christmas Read More →

Chico Bon Bon's epic Christmas party is three days away! Is our intrepid monkey ready? Of course not! But thanks to his trusty tool belt and plenty of ingenuity, Chico helps his friends… Read More →

The Maccabee home was a happy one, but Mrs. Maccabee’s five sons were often losing things. “Mom, have you seen my spear?” one would say. “Your things don’t grow legs and walk away,” Mrs.… Read More →

How do you celebrate your favorite holidays? Christmas is a time for celebrating family, but there are many traditions that make Christmas special. Critical thinking questions paired with… Read More →

Day of the Dead is a holiday when families celebrate their loved ones who have died. Learn all about the customs of this holiday with text feature questions. Extend learning with a… Read More →

Why do we dress up on Halloween? Why do we carve pumpkins? Learn all about the history of this holiday with short text and engaging illustrations. Critical thinking questions encourage… Read More →

Spin the dreidel! Eat some latkes! Learn all about why people celebrate Hanukkah through bright illustrations, recall questions, and charming text. Extend learning with photos in the back matter. Read More →

Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa. Read More →

Turkey! Mashed potatoes! Pie! These things help make Thanksgiving great, but the holiday is about much more than eating. Learn all about the origins of Thanksgiving and why it's celebrated. Read More →

Here comes Santa Claws! Get ready to celebrate the holidays . . . dino-style. Rhyming text and vivid illustrations show dinosaurs decorating cookies, playing in the snow, dreaming of… Read More →

Ring the doorbell . . . trick or treat! Here comes a dino-sized Halloween celebration. Rhyming text and lively illustrations show dinosaurs carving jack-o'-lanterns, visiting a haunted house, Read More →

Eating cotton candy, playing games, seeing fireworks—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Show Day. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces show day Read More →

There are many different ways to celebrate a new year. Give early readers a fun and accessible glimpse into New Year’s Day in this carefully-leveled book. Read More →

Fireworks, parties, new beginnings—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up New Year's Eve. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an… Read More →