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An introduction to Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, providing information about the Hindu religion, the origins of the holiday, and the traditions and symbols associated with its observance.

Photographs and text describe Ramadan, the month-long Islamic holiday, and its joyous conclusion, the Id al-Fitr celebration.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Buddhism, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Buddhist festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Christianity, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Christian festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Hinduism, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Hindu festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Islam, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Muslim festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with the Sikh religion, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Sikh festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Introduces readers to the origins and celebratory traditions of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, discussing Islam, Muhammad, the Hajj, sacrificing of animals, food, clothing, and other related topics.

Introduces the customs and practices of this holiday, celebrated by Hindus around the world.

Presents craft projects associated with various festivals or holidays around the world.

Recounts the legend of Befana, whose household chores kept her from finding the Baby King and cause her to fly across the sky on Twelfth Night, leaving the sleeping children gifts to celebrate the Feast of the Three Kings.

Step-by-step drawings and text describe how to draw valentines for friends.

Provides step-by-step instructions to making decorative and gift items for all the major Jewish holidays.

As she and her family celebrate these two Jewish holidays, a young girl contemplates their meaning in her life.

Briefly explains the nature of a computer, describes how to use a word-processing program to create and save your writing, and suggests activities to develop use of language, good sentence structure, and effective storytelling.