Del Norte Public Library

Heading through the forest to her Bubbe Basha's house to make latkes (potato pancakes) on the first night of Hanukkah, Little Red Ruthie encounters a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for latkes.

Simple text and color illustrations describe the first Hanukkah.

In Randa Abdel-Fattah's brilliant debut novel, Amal, an Australian-Palestinian girl living in the suburb of Melbourne, makes the biggest decision of her life, to wear the hijab, the Muslim head scarf, full time. Year Eleven at an exclusive prep school in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, would be tough enough, but it is further complicated for Amal when she decides to wear the hijab, the Muslim head scarf, full-time as a badge of her faith--without...

Monkey asks Panda what he does to seem so happy and peaceful all the time, and Panda replies that he brings his attention to whatever he is doing at a given time, whether eating, walking, or resting.

"Happy Diwali Suno! When a mysterious package arrives from her Dadima, Suno and her friends--Dekho and Jaano--get swept up in the excitement and wonder of the Diwali Gift! Sparkly, auspicious, and precious, the 3 Curious Monkeys discover it's the little things that make Diwali the most special holiday of all"--Page [2] of dust jacket.

An introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Hindu festival called Diwali. Includes glossary.

A zany retelling of the Passover story that depicts an earnestly elusive matzah who tells his class about how the Hebrews fled Egypt to freedom, while a heckling slice of sourdough cracks jokes.

"The Month of Ramadan is coming! Hamza and Aliya are excited to decorate their home, make new resolutions and bake scrumptious, nutritious recipes with their Mama and Baba. One afternoon, Mama falls asleep after preparing food to share with the neighbors, but she forgets to make dessert! Can Hamza and Aliya surprise their Mama with a delicious and nutritious dessert before she wakes up? Who will they call for help, and what special ingredients will...

Explains what it means to be a Muslim, looks at the history of Islam, and explains what Muslims believe, their rituals and traditions, the key concepts of the faith, the origins of Muslim terrorism, and future directions.

"A brief description of what Ramadan is, how it started, and ways people celebrate this cultural holiday"--Provided by publisher.