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Lothian Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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"From tomato-throwing parties to graveside picnics, fire-walking ceremonies, crying baby competitions and the biggest bathing festival on Earth - this book introduces you to some of the world's most incredible cultural and religious celebrations. Some festivals are outrageously fun and joyful, others are more serious. All of them bring people together to mark big events in life. So join us in this riotous explosion of colour as we feast, sing, cry...
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If you're going to have a Bitchin Kitchen, you're going to need a few things--plenty of room, plenty of good food for sharing, high spirits (in both senses) and all the friends and family you can fit. For Miranda Lambert, a good time means sharing a great meal with the women who helped raise her back in Texas--her mom and a colorful bunch of best friends who could raise the roof, come through in a pinch, celebrate, cry, and really, really cook. Miranda...
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"You are magic... and so is the world around you, transforming with each new season! The Wheel of the Year is a way to learn about nature's rhythms - for noticing and celebrating the seasons as they come and go. The spokes of the Wheel mark important turning points: the Winter and Summer Solstices, the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Through themed activities, crafts, and rituals,...
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Mudpuppy
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Introduce children to the history of Juneteenth with the Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mudpuppy. Featuring rhyming text and colorful, bold artwork, this board book is a beautiful celebration of this important holiday. A wonderful addition to your child's bookshelf!"--Publisher marketing
7) Holiday hunt
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Series
Publisher
Clever Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Explore festive elves, gingerbread cookies, shiny decorations, and more in this bright, holiday-themed look and find book! Includes more than 800 things to discover and prompts on every page
8) Ramadan
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Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated and why it is important
9) Afikomen
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English
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"In this wordless time-travel adventure, three children at a Passover seder visit ancient Egypt to help baby Moses find his way safely to Pharaoh's daughter. When a family settles at the table for Passover, their dog nabs the afikomen bag (containing matzah used for the seder) and dives under the tablecloth. The children follow him and find themselves transported to ancient Egypt. There, they see baby Moses' mother and sister Miriam placing him in...
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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This beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book introduces children to eight festivals around the world, including New Year in China, Christmas in Germany and the Day of the Dead in Mexico, in this exploration of diverse traditions, customs and beliefs
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Take a trip around our world and visit 20 children with very different ways of life... From Australia to Africa, the festivals we share with family and friends can be serious, exciting, or just plain fun. Come and celebrate!"--
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"Sunny, Arianna and Molly are having three very different but equally terrible Christmases. Sunny is a newlywed with two new stepkids who want nothing to do with her; Arianna is newly divorced and hates having to send her daughter off to spend the holiday with her dad; for Molly, nothing is new, but her job at the post office is getting very, very old. The whole Christmas season has been a bust all around. But Sunny and Arianna have a wild idea: What...
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Get ready for an adventure like no other with "Talking Dogs: Phil's Big Adventure." Join Phil, a lovable talking dog, as he sets out on a journey through a holiday-themed wonderland full of love, happiness, and joy. His destination is a big, beautiful city where he hopes to experience new adventures and make new friends.Along the way, Phil meets George, a curious turtle, who is also on a mission of his own. The two unlikely companions join forces...
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'Fun, festive and fabulous. A story that sparkles like Christmas snow.' MILLY JOHNSON 'A page-turner' – Woman's Weekly When Sky Terran returns to the village of Middledip after losing the job she loves, she anticipates a quiet Christmas getting used to her new life. However, the annual street decoration competition is coming up and this year, the residents of Winter Street are determined to win. As she is pulled into the preparations, Sky quickly...
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A Rekindled Romance was previously published in Our Christmas Nook Anthology (released November 14, 2019). The Egg was previously published in The Unlimited Tails Series: Bunny Tails Anthology (released March 19, 2020). Both were charity anthologies for the Independent Cat Society located in Westville, Indiana. Both are no longer in print. The remaining three short stories have never been published. Angels Never Leave ~ Four years ago, a man lost...
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What is most important is that I hope you were inspirited by the story. There is way too much negativity in the air these days, and it is my hope and prayer that the story spoke to you in a positive way. If every day were like Christmas, “what a wonderful world this would be!”
Imagine
Our once homeless people have jobs and a place to live.
Our veterans and elderly are being cared for as they should be.
Our streets and schools would be safe for...
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In the corner of a dusty old bookstore, Joachim discovers a magic advent calendar. When he opens the first window on December first, a small piece of paper falls out, containing the story of a little girl named Elisabet.
Using his historical insight and beautiful imagination, Jostein Gaarder has created a unique and exciting holiday story for the whole family. Beautifully illustrated, The Christmas Mystery will make a wonderful permanent addition...
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Pour yourself a mug of hot chocolate and settle down in front of the fire with this perfect, uplifting festive read! 'Wow, just the most perfect fabulous festive read, heart-warming, charming, a real tonic to add cheer and love to your day!… I really didn't want it to end' NetGalley review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She's planned the perfect Christmas. But fate might have other ideas… Krystle didn't have a normal childhood and longed for warm family Christmases...
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Sam felt fortunate that the police would notify the next of kin.Weekend night shift was a mixed bag. The police would always bring in a few college students who had tried to poison themselves with alcohol. She rarely saw the same students twice, a stomach pump seemed to make an impression on even the most inebriated young person. Then there were the traffic accidents. There were over twenty thousand students at the various centers of higher education...
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