Del Norte Public Library

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and continents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the...

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Christmas.

Celebrate different holidays around the world, from Chinese New Year to Diwali, and from the Mexican Day of the Dead to American Thanksgiving.

Introduces the history of St. Patrick's Day and explains how it is observed today.

Young children will love learning about the popular Jewish holiday, in this introduction to Passover that highlights the traditions associated with this celebration, from a festive meal with special food to storytelling with children to fun-filled customs.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Halloween. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Speeches, flags, and past presidents-the patriotic fun of Presidents' Day symbols and traditions shine in this leveled reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces key vocabulary for early readers"--

Describes special events from around the world with the history and traditions that make the holidays memorable, such as Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day.

This book discusses Earth Day, a celebration that takes place in almost every country in the world to draw attention to the importance of saving the earth.

Introduces the holiday of Veterans Day, its origins as Armistice Day after World War I, how the date was changed and then returned to November 11, and how and why it is celebrated.