Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals

Book SynopsisFor fans of Sugar in Milk and Festival of Colors, this celebration of the Diwali holiday is interwoven with an empowering folktale that teaches the importance of being true to oneself. Raaga has always dreamed of singing at the annual Diwali mela at the Royal Place. Ever since she was a little girl, her grandfather would tell her the story of how Lord Rama and his army slew the ten-headed demon Ravana (the story for which Diwali is celebrated today). While young Raaga has always suffered from stage fright, the more Raaga practices with her grandfather, the larger her audience grows, like her own little army. When the day of the audition comes, Raaga takes to the stage in front of her family and friends. But the ten judges tower over her like Ravana and taunt her: 'You are the color of a moonless night,' one says. 'Can you really sing?' It will take all of Raaga's courage and the support of her 'army' to summon the strength of Lord Rama a

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Book SynopsisJoy to the world, the Lord is come in this celebratory new Christmas board book! Heaven and nature sing a celebration to the birth of Jesus in this joyful, uplifting, and bright board book. Enchanting illustrations featuring furry, feathery, and cozy woodland creatures by Sara Gianassi make this a new family classic to read each Christmas season. 

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Halloween with the Owl family in Happy Owl-oween!, a joyful, rhyming picture book. Follow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read.“Families will have a hoot of a time reading this gentle introduction to the holiday.” —School Library JournalAlso available:Happy Llamakkah!: A Hanukkah StoryTrade ReviewFamilies will have a hoot of a time reading this gentle introduction to the holiday. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book is a laugh-out-loud, frothy treat brimming with the excitement of a Halloween party where all are invited to participate. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party is the start of a charming chapter book series from acclaimed author Saadia Faruqi about a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can’t help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya’s siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents, or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throTrade Review"There’s so much to love about Marya. She’s spunky, persistent, and resourceful. . .A delightful story of friendship, family, and upended expectations. * Kirkus Reviews *Readers will look forward to reading more of plucky Marya’s adventures. * School Library Journal *A lively voice brings the large cast to life in this fast-paced, entertaining chapter book. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisWhat are the origins of America's newest national holiday? With simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations, this little board book introduces children to the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the people of Texas that all enslaved people were declared free and the Civil War had ended. The book also connects those events to today's celebrations. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, The Story of Juneteenth distills a pivotal moment in U.S. history and creates an opportunity for further conversation between parent or caregiver and child.

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Book SynopsisDecking the halls turns into a chaotic disaster in this humorous board book about an overeager tow truck who desperately wants to help its friends decorate.?Tow truck can’t wait to help its friends get into the Christmas spirit. But as tow truck excitedly decorates, wraps, and decks the halls, things turn into a bit of a wreck. Packed with puns and festive cheer, this silly tale will delight little readers. Likewise, parents will appreciate the book’s message that Christmas spirit doesn’t come from pretty decorations or shiny presents, but from the heart.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the story of the first Christmas in this newly illustrated classic, perfect for little ones curious about the story behind their holiday celebrations.Expertly crafted for the attention span of toddlers, this simple book tells the biblical story of Christmas—from the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the wise men. The story also helps little listeners understand the connection between the first Christmas and today's celebrations and traditions. With bright illustrations and a toddler-friendly length of about 200 words, this book is an age-appropriate way to introduce the story of the Nativity. A perfect addition for Christmas stockings!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the true meaning of Christmas with beloved VeggieTales characters and a holiday story little ones will love.Welcome to the Veggie Christmas Show! Little ones will be captivated by a Christmas extravaganza that starts with a guitar solo by Larry and ends with a Veggie reenactment of the first Christmas night. With cheerful hearts and spirits, the Veggies remind others of the simple joy of Christmas. This lighthearted book is perfect for reading together during the festive holiday season.

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Book SynopsisExperience the events of the first Christmas night with this stunning board book written in the beloved style of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." "'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring-there was not a sound." This beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus celebrates that fateful night in Bethlehem so long ago. The story begins with Mary and Joseph's arrival in Bethlehem and continues through Christ's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the wise men's visit. Simple, elegant verses are brought to life with lush oil paintings, creating an enchanting reading experience for littles and their loved ones.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Christmas story one word at a time with this simple and engaging board book primer.Perfect for curious little ones, this book tells the story of Christmas in bite-sized pieces. Short sentences and colourful illustrations guide children through that famous night-from Mary and Joseph's journey all the way to the eventual arrival of the wise men-while each page highlights a new word found in the biblical account-such as star, manger, and angel. Whether you use this book to encourage language development or to introduce the story of Christmas to a special little one, it's sure to make a great gift.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the inspiring story of the American flag that flew over Ground Zero, traveled across all fifty states as it was repaired, and returned to New York, a restored symbol of unity.In the days following September 11th, a 30-foot American flag hung torn and tattered at 90 West Street, across from Ground Zero. A few weeks later, the flag was taken down by a construction crew and tucked away in storage, where it stayed for nearly seven years. The flag was brought out of storage in 2008 when the New York Says Thank You Foundation headed to Greensburg, Kansas, a town nearly destroyed by a tornado. NYSTY brought the flag with them, sparking a grassroots restoration effort that traveled over 120,000 miles across all fifty states, bringing together thousands of people, and helping America heal and rebuild . . . hand by hand, thread by thread, one stitch at a time.This book is the story of that journey, a journey that ended at the opening of the National September 11 Museum, where the flag remains today. Along the way, the flag was restored using pieces of retired flags from every state--including a piece of the flag that Abraham Lincoln was laid on after he was shot at Ford's Theater and threads from the original Star-Spangled Banner flag, which flew at Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the National Anthem. The pieces and threads were stitched in by military veterans, first responders, educators, students, community-service heroes, and family members of 9/11 victims, among others. At each stop, communities came together to remember, to heal, and to unite.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Halloween and the little ones who love it with this sweet lift-the-flap board book about Halloween's true hero--its candy.Children love Halloween costumes and candy, and we love seeing them all dressed up, enjoying the spoils of their trick-or-treating. This book's simple, lighthearted text celebrates children and their favorite candies, with a mix of humor and sincerity that will appeal to both little ones with a sweet tooth and parents with a soft spot for their kids.Vivid illustrations feature a varied cast of trick-or-treaters, each with his or her candy of choice. As the text expresses affection in a clever-yet-"sweet" way, readers can lift flaps to reveal more Halloween fun. Heartfelt and funny, Trick or Treat, You're So Sweet! will soon be a Halloween favorite.

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Book SynopsisTurn "Ho ho ho" into "Ha ha ha" with this zany Christmas picture book featuring Santa, Bigfoot, Little Red Riding Hood, unicorns, dragons, and more! In Once Upon a Christmas, the Three Bears' Christmas party gets off to a rocky start: Bigfoot can't stop photobombing, the dragon burns the fruitcake, and Jack Frost inadvertently triggers the storm of the century-knocking Santa's sleigh off course and straight into a lake! A soaked St. Nick finds eager helpers in the partygoers, a varied cast of mythical creatures and familiar fictional favorites. The unlikely team rescues the sleigh, just in time to continue the festivities and get Santa on his merry way. Humorous twists and action-packed illustrations will make this story an instant family classic for the Christmas season.

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Book SynopsisPacked with colorful photos and basic words, this little board book is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to the symbols of Valentine's Day.This simple board book provides the perfect introduction to Valentine's Day. Packed with colorful photography and easy-to-read labels, My First Valentine familiarizes little ones with the iconic symbols of the holiday, such as hearts, candy, and cards. Durable enough to be thrown in a diaper bag and perfectly sized for little hands, this educational primer is an easy way to teach babies about the sweetest day of the year.

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming and whimsical story about the connection between humans and nature, and the magic of Christmas. Merry has always wanted to go on a grand adventure, like the great Hero Owls from her favourite stories. But she is just a little owl. Little owls don't have adventures. Then one day, Merry falls asleep in her favourite tree-and wakes up in a big, noisy city! Can a little owl on a grand adventure find her way home? Perfect for city kids and nature lovers alike, Merry and Hark is a cosy read at Christmas and all year round.

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Book SynopsisPinkalicious and Peter both enter the Spring Hat Parade contest! Using paper, glitter, and tons of imagination, Pinkalicious creates a sparkly masterpiece, while Peter ends up in a sticky situation. Fortunately, Pinkalicious knows just how to save the day.

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Book SynopsisPinkalicious is on a search to find a pink pumpkin in this pinkerrific new lift-the-flap book! With thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises on every page, Pinkalicious fans will be perfectly pleased!

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Book SynopsisAfter lots of madcap fun, Pinkalicious finds out that what people usually mean when they talk about a flower girl-and yes, she gets to be a flower girl in a wedding.Plus don't miss Pinkalicious & Peterrific on PBS Kids!

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Book SynopsisReaders can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious!

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardcover storybook features six Fancy Nancy classics by New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser: Fancy Nancy: Halloween . Fancy Nancy: Fancy Day in Room 1-A; Fans of the Fancy Nancy series will delight in this collection filled with Fancy Nancy’s autumn adventures!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Grand Jeté is the elegant ballerina grandmother of every young aspiring dance student’s Christmas Eve dreams. Having been a dancer herself, she is an example of the powerful effect of seeing the world through eyes trained to create and appreciate beauty, and she turns the act of attending The Nutcracker into a performance itself. As it should be." — Gregory Victor, of the Jerome Robbins Foundation "Glasser’s years of ballet training are evident in the book’s illustrations, which depict the dancers exhibiting perfect technique. They’re also a beautiful testament to Balanchine’s choreography and Karinska’s beloved costumes, drawn here in exquisite detail. The character of Grand Jeté, with her long neck and upswept gray hair, also brings Kent’s delicate grace to the page." — Pointe Magazine "This charming tale of the annual holiday tradition of a grandmother and granddaughter in the heart of New York City is sure to warm your hearts and trigger memories of your experiences seeing The Nutcracker." — The Ballet Herald "The grandmother in the story...is pure delight for her young granddaughter, imparting ideas from her years as a ballerina herself. This is a wonderful picture book for children." — Dance Teacher "A little girl’s visit with her grandmother is filled with dancing from the moment the door opens at her New York City apartment…The detailed illustrations, featuring the New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker costumes and sets, are joyous and bubbly." — Kirkus Reviews “An easy addition to holiday ­collections, certain to appeal to Nutcracker fans and balletomanes.” — School Library Journal “Numerous engaging pictures will entice readers to take the time to pour over…this charming story.” — Booklist Online “Glasser’s kinetic, wispy artwork…warmly pays homage to ballet form onstage and off, capturing the text’s free-spirited, memory-centered vibe.” — Publishers Weekly “When the little girl visits her grandmother…dance infuses their ordinary moments." — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisA perfect gift for Mother’s Day, this sturdy and brilliantly illustrated coloring book will delight adult coloring book fans as well as children.The tens of thousands of fans of Eleri Fowler's Joyous Blooms to Color have embraced it with such words as "beautiful," "a keepsake," "a delightful escape from reality," and much more.

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 bestselling author of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids comes a Halloween-themed joke collection with hundreds of spooky knee-slappers to make you cackle about monsters, mayhem, and more.

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Book SynopsisThe #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series returns with a timeless collection of jokes for every occasion and every member of the family!

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Book SynopsisStep into a wintry wonderland with these 10 postcards, 15 cut-out gift tags, and 10 cut-out ornaments to color!

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Book SynopsisA holiday classic by the author of Danny and the Dinosaur, available again—and now with full-color art!Milton the moose wants to help pull Santa’s sleigh.

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Book SynopsisMillions of grandmas have led to one very, very special and unique person—you! Everyone has two grandmas, and every grandma has her own two grandmas. Traveling from generation to generation, this dynamic picture book offers young readers a bird’s-eye view of how daily life has changed over time.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long presents a fresh, modern take on the classic Christmas poem about a visit from Santa Claus in this gorgeous new edition.Trade Review"A visual treatment of an old poem that’s both nostalgic and fresh...Bring this one ho-ho-home. " — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Readers see a diverse quartet of families asleep in their beds on Christmas Eve and view Santa soaring through the sky to deliver presents to each abode. The eclectic architecture, décor, holiday decorations, family configurations, and pet menageries shape a welcoming and inclusive portrait of Christmas Eve peace, wonder, and anticipation. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Long’s inclusive take on Moore’s poem focuses on four different families in four diverse dwellings....Details in the warm and expansive acrylic and colored-pencil illustrations clearly delineate each setting as well as draw viewers in and keep them riveted. — Horn Book (starred review)

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Book SynopsisThe perfect Halloween gift for your baby or toddler! With My Baby Loves Halloween, celebrate all the lovely things that Baby discovers about Halloween:Baby loves the crisp autumn air. Baby loves candy...Celebrate all the sweet things that Baby discovers about Halloween.

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Book SynopsisBaby loves kisses and a loving embrace.Baby loves pretty red roses...Celebrate all the lovely things Baby discovers about Valentine's Day!This board book, the perfect gift for a new baby, features rhythmic poetry from Jabari Asim and adorable art from Tara Nicole Whitaker.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book will likely be a hit with precocious youngsters who are already skeptical of the Santa Claus tale. A fun thought-provoker for the scientifically inclined." — Kirkus Reviews "A soaring tribute to an annual feat that combines magic, science, and engineering." — Booklist "A rollicking tale that explains how Santa’s trip requires “a little science and engineering and a whole lot of Christmas magic." — Publishers Weekly “This super-entertaining book reveals the science behind Santa’s Christmas Eve magic.” — Horn Book Magazine "This STEM-oriented Christmas extravaganza speaks to elementary school-age readers and is a unique and entertaining take on Santa’s iconic voyage." — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisFrom Zolotow Honor award-winning author Jean Reidy (Truman) and illustrated by Joey Chou, this lyrical picture book has pitch-perfect rhythm and rhyme and makes for a great read-aloud. No dream is too big or too small in this heartwarming, heart-building book about you!Trade ReviewWhen you use your imagination and tell your own stories, there are endless possibilities for magic, mayhem, fun, and learning. The layered, geometric illustrations burst with life and movement. The text has a call-and-response feel that lends itself to reading out loud. — Kirkus Reviews "Featuring upbeat rhymes and busy, cheerful animated art, this peppy, motivational read invites kids to imagine what they could do or be, during playtime and beyond." — Booklist "... by asking readers to consider the richness of their possible futures . . . this encouraging read will find itself at home among gifty books handed to milestone-approaching kids." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A soothing bedtime read. A quiet book that will help readers experience and reflect on the rich sensations of life." — Kirkus Reviews "Tate’s whimsical musing ends with a twist that brings this beguiling, even sweet, interlude close to the reader." — Publishers Weekly "Those who read it will find themselves enthralled. An endearing book for caregivers to share with children." — School Library Journal

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