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41) Holiday jokes
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Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Description
Simple jokes and riddles about common holidays.
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During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over darkness. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings...
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University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
222 pages
Description
"America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's culturally dominant holidays--Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving--came to be what they are today, combinations of seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture. Distilling information from a wide range of sources, Bruce David Forbes reveals the often surprising history behind the traditions of each holiday. The book offers a...
45) Warm Hearts Day
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Owl diaries volume 5
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Warm Hearts Day is approaching and Eva has been making lots of fun gifts and treats for her friends, but as the big party at the Old Oak Tree nears, she realizes that she has neglected to make any gifts for her family.
46) The Snow Man
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Previously published in Christmas with My Cowboy.
Colorado winters are rugged and cold, but there's nothing warmer than a cowboy's tender kiss to ignite the spirit of the season . . .
Meadow Dawson needs Santa to deliver a solution to her management of the enormous Colorado ranch she's inherited. YouTube videos just aren't going to cut it. Too bad she's not on speaking terms with the one man who can help her out. . . . Cattleman Dal Blake just...
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This modern edition of "Twas the night before Christmas," features four different homes and families, each on Christmas Eve, that reflect the diverse world we live in, lush landscapes and charming scenes capture the wonder and magic of Christmas. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this tale, the illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish...
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St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
viii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you're going to fall in love with My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers, edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. Whether you enjoy celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or New Years, there's something...
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Peas (Keith Baker) volume 4
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
In rhyming text, a group of happy green peas celebrates the special holidays of each month, and the passing seasons.
50) The Oath
Publisher
Lions Gate
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (93 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
Description
When Chris, a high-strung 24-hour progressive news junkie, and his more levelheaded wife Kai learn that citizens are being asked to sign a loyalty oath to the president, their reaction is disbelief, followed by idealistic refusal. But as the Thanksgiving deadline to sign approaches, the combination of sparring relatives, Chris's own agitation, and the unexpected arrival of two government agents sends an already tense holiday dinner gathering completely...
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Toby! volume 6
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2000
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[24] p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
Toby the mouse, spends the holiday with family and friends.
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Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
40 pages
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"From South Korea to Nigeria to the USA, come celebrate festivals throughout the year! People around the world are celebrating. In Australia, it's Christmas in summer with barbecues on the beach. In Thailand, they're celebrating Songkran, the famous Buddhist water festival. Rhyming text and graphic illustrations pair perfectly and invite young readers to explore the world through mesmerizing festivals"--
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
"Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate...
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Holidays in our home volume 1
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During the Lunar New Year festivities, Gege must find the perfect time to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister, in this touching story that shows children what makes the Lunar New Year so special.
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Dog diaries (James Patterson) volume 2
Publisher
Jimmy Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
215 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Description
Mischievous mutt Junior explores the mysteries of the holiday season, from strange visitors named "Carol" that howl at the door to shiny trees that sprout inside his kennel, while trying to hide what he did to his family's "Fangsgiving" turkey.
59) Holiday Wishes
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Tony Award-winning star Idina Menzel, who is also the voice behind the massive hit Let It Go, performs a collection of holiday classics including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
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Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Description
"It's time to celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead! From flowers to sugar skulls, we must get everything ready to celebrate the cycle of life and honor our loved ones."--Back cover.
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