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2) Diwali
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Recounts the origins and history of Diwali, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
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"Using poetry and prose, this book relives many of the familiar games of childhood and invites young readers to join along in playing Kick the Can, Monkey in the Middle, and Double Dutch jump rope. Origins of the games are also included"--Provided by publisher.
4) Passover
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"Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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"In St. Patrick's Day, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration"--Provided by the publisher.
10) Lantern Festival
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"[E]arly readers will learn about this Asian festival and the ways people celebrate it."--
11) Holi
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"Holi is about celebrating the triumph over good and evil. It is also a celebration of love. It is a Hindu holiday. People have a bonfire to represent the story of Prahlad and Holika. They also gather in the streets to throw colored paint on one another and have a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
12) Valentine's Day
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"Valentine's Day is about celebrating love. Around the world, people show their affection for others on this special day. Some people exchange cards or paper hearts. Others give chocolate pigs or other candy. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
13) Christmas
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Presents an introduction to the Christmas holiday and discusses its traditions, including decorating, exchanging presents, caroling, and attending church.
14) Holi
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Hindu festival of Holi and the things people do to celebrate it. Includes picture glossary and index."--
15) Diwali
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It's time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. It is a story of how good beats evil.
16) Ramadan
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It's time to celebrate Ramadan. For one month, Muslims don't eat or drink for most of the day. They pray and help the poor. Muslims focus on being thankful during this important Islamic holiday.
18) Chinese New Year
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Out with the old and in with the new! It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! 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.
20) Easter
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""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Easter through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--Provided by publisher.
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