Kwanzaa
Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Kwanzaa.
394.26
year: 2011
copies: 16
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 650
Flag Day
Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on Flag Day including basic flag etiquette.
394.26
year: 2003
copies: 27
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 440
Arbor Day
A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Arbor Day.
394.26
year: 2003
copies: 21
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 290
Columbus Day
Describes Columbus' achievements and the holiday celebrated in his honor.
394.26
year: 2001
copies: 39
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 350
subjects: columbus, christopher, columbus day, holidays, america, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X], readers (elementary)
Purim
An introduction to the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates Queen Esther of Persia and how she saved the Jews.
296.4
year: 2003
copies: 12
call number/section: 296.4
lexile:
Thanksgiving
Describes the origin and traditions of the U.S. Thanksgiving Day, as well as thanksgiving celebrations in other cultures around the world.
394.26
year: 2011
copies: 11
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 640
subjects: thanksgiving day, holidays, harvest festivals, rebuses, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
Valentine's Day
Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Valentine's Day.
394.26
year: 2014
copies: 26
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 670
Chanukah
Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Chanukah, also spelled Hanukkah.
296.4
year: 2007
copies: 14
call number/section: 296.4
lexile: 640
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Describes the origins and creation of Martin Luther King Day, discussing Martin Luther King, Jr.
394.26
year: 2014
copies: 23
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 680
subjects: king, martin luther, martin luther king, jr., day, holidays, martin luther king day, african americans, civil rights workers, clergy, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
Halloween
Easy to read text with rebuses provides an introduction to Halloween.
394.26
year: 2011
copies: 8
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 650
Christmas
Colorful illustrations and text describes the history, culture, and traditions associated with Christmas.
394.26
year: 2014
copies: 18
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 750
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Introduces the youngest readers to the history and importance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
921
year: 2014
copies: 4
call number/section: 921
lexile: 660
subjects: martin luther king, jr., day, holidays, king, martin luther, african americans, clergy, civil rights workers, jewish holidays, fasts and feasts [X]
El Di? De Los Muertos =
Explains how Mexican families celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones, including sharing pictures and stories, preparing feasts, and lighting candles in the graveyard on November 1, The Day of the Dead.
FIC
year:
copies: 9
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 510