Israel
Outlines some of the holidays celebrated in Israel and details some of the special festivals that accompany these holidays.
394.2
year: 2011
copies: 14
call number/section: 394.2
lexile: 860
December Secrets
Each student in Ms. Rooney's room celebrates the December holidays by being a secret pal to a classmate.
FIC
year: 1986
copies: 72
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 320
subjects: friendship, christmas, hanukkah, schools, school stories, hanukkah stories, christmas stories, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world.
FIC
year: 2011
copies: 284
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 930
subjects: christmas, brothers and sisters, behavior, humorous stories, christmas stories, audiobooks, siblings, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
The Night Before Christmas
An illustrated version of the classic Christmas poem about a visit from St.
811
year: 2020
copies: 413
call number/section: 811
lexile: 940
subjects: santa claus, children's poetry, american, christmas, american poetry, christmas poetry, poetry, toy and movable books, narrative poetry, children's poetry, santa claus, board books, christmas poetry, narrative poetry, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X], christmas plays, picture books for children, children's poetry, american, picture puzzles, picture books, poetry
Horrible Harry And The Kickball Wedding
As Valentine's Day approaches, the students in Room 2B are preoccupied with kickball and a possible wedding between Horrible Harry and Song Lee.
FIC
year: 1999
copies: 62
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 510
subjects: schools, valentine's day, school stories, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X], friendship
Kit's Surprise
In 1934, Kit faces a very different Christmas because of her family's financial problems and allows her pride to estrange her from her best friend.
FIC
year: 2000
copies: 36
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 590
subjects: depressions, christmas, friendship, pride and vanity, boardinghouses, historical fiction, great depression, 1929-1939, hotels and motels, christmas stories, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
Diwali
A simple introduction to the autumnal holiday Diwali, the Festival of Lights that marks the beginning of the Hindu new year.
294.5
year: 2001
copies: 17
call number/section: 294.5
lexile: 380
Ramadan
A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Muslim holiday, Ramadan.
297.3
year: 2002
copies: 46
call number/section: 297.3
lexile: 350
A Sweet Year
Pictures and easy-to-read text introduce Jewish holidays, focusing on the foods associated with each.
296.4
year: 2003
copies: 4
call number/section: 296.4
lexile:
Go To Sleep, Groundhog
When Groundhog is unable to sleep, he experiences autumn and winter holidays he never knew about, and then he finally falls asleep before Groundhog Day.
FIC
year: 2004
copies: 89
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
Great Joy
Just before Christmas, when Frances sees a sad-eyed organ-grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop thinking about them, wondering where they go at night, and wishing she could do something to help.
FIC
year: 2010
copies: 69
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 680
subjects: sympathy, homeless persons, organ grinders, monkeys, pageants, christmas, christmas stories, picture books for children, christmas stories, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
Snowmen At Christmas
On Christmas Eve, snowmen hold a party in the center of town and celebrate with food, music and dancing, and presents.
FIC
year: 2010
copies: 141
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 910
subjects: snowmen, christmas, parties, stories in rhyme, christmas stories, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
The Valentine Bears
Mrs. Bear plans a surprise Valentine's Day celebration for Mr. Bear despite their usual hibernating habits at that time of year.
FIC
year: 1983
copies: 97
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 450
Fat Santa
When Santa becomes stuck in Molly's chimney, she helps deliver the rest of his gifts.
FIC
year: 1987
copies: 6
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: santa claus, christmas, christmas stories, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
Santa's Book Of Names
A young boy who has trouble reading helps Santa with his yearly rounds and receives a special Christmas present.
FIC
year: 9119
copies: 73
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 520
subjects: reading, santa claus, christmas, christmas stories, holidays, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]