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canadian author david bouchard reworks canada's oldest and most well-known carol, the huron carol. the art of moses beaver, from the fly-in reserve of summer beaver, ontario (nikinamik), resonates and awakens an awareness that is at once exciting and empowering, a way for all people to understand the birth of christ from an aboriginal worldview. the pride of the north, susan aglukark, interprets, for the first time, the revered carol.

a heartwarming celebration of ramadan, food, and community ramadan is coming, and as abba and ammi prepare for their month-long fast, aliya hugs a secret to her chest: she's going to fast too! ammi says she's still too young to fast, but aliya is determined. at school, she refuses her snack, her lunch--even the cupcakes sanjay's mom drops off for his birthday. but when she gets home, she can't resist ammi's sweet, syrupy baklava. before aliya can stop herself, she reaches out and takes a big bite. aliya is disappointed in herself, but ammi explains that there are many other ways to celebrate ramadan besides fasting, like performing acts of kindness! together, aliya and her parents spend the month preparing and delivering meals to people in need. this joyful look at ramadan is based on the author's own childhood experiences and is rich with facts and details about the holiday. readers familiar and unfamiliar with the holiest month in the islamic calendar will get swept up in the festivities, and perhaps be inspired to share a meal with their community.

one winter solstice, mommy says, 'baby, we're going home to the rez. we're going to have an anishinaabe christmas.' but this is baby's first christmas away from the city, and they're worried! they have a lot of questions: how will santa know where to find them? why do we have presents on christmas? how come they're going home to the rez but don't live there? on the long trip to mooshom's and kookom's, baby learns about animals being part of their family, about the north star leading them home and even the meanings of some anishinaabe words. will this anishinaabe christmas be baby's best yet?

when the family gathers to celebrate hanukkah, grandfather tells his own story of the holiday from world war ii.

"from the creators of 'the fabulous song' comes this valuable story about a precocious little boy who learns the true spirit of christmas, and saves the day with his tiny perfect orange"

it's the most wonderful time of the year--for driving a sleigh! 'tis also the season--for driving a sleigh! oh, and joy to the--driving a sleigh! the pigeon has made a list and checked it once. can his holiday dream come true? or will the pigeon be left out in the cold? you'll share some ho-ho-hos and ha-ha-has finding out in three-time caldecott honoree mo willems' ninth pigeon book, don't let the pigeon drive the sleigh!

this book introduces early readers to ramadan. simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading!

a junior library guild gold standard selection a school library journal best book a chicago public library best of the best book a bank street best children's book with radiant and welcoming art, natasha khan kazi's debut picture book is a modern holiday classic that captures the magic and meaning of one of the world's most joyful and important celebrations. it's ramadan, the month of peace, and moon watches over ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut. in egypt, india, argentina, and the united arab emirates, in somalia, new zealand, and indonesia, in turkey, the united kingdom, and the united states, children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less. cleverly blending glimpses of different countries' celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, moon's ramadan makes ramadan, one of the world's most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter.

celebrate the end of ramadan with this luminous muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods. on the night before eid, it's finally time to make special sweet treats: teita's famous ka'ak. zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother's bulky suitcase: ghee from khalo karim, dates from amo girgis, and honey from tant tayseer--precious flavors all the way from egypt. together with mama and teita, zain follows his family's recipe and brings to life eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the melodies and tastes of his egyptian heritage this muslim holiday story, featuring a delicious ka'ak recipe, is a satisfying addition to a joyful and expansive eid. a ccbc children's choice best book of the year

every year a family celebrates hanukkah by retelling the story of how grandma and her sister managed to mark the day while in a german concentration camp.

femi and her friends planned to leave a few traditional caribbean treats out for santa, including black cake. the kids shared warm wishes for their favourite dishes, while enjoying winter activities at the christmas fair.

a description of the celebration of the islamic holiday of ramadan with its concluding celebration of eid-ul-fitr from the perspective of children and their family.

a quirky safety guide combines practical tips with step-by-step instructions featuring an anxious scaredy squirrel, who prepares himself for the worst during the holiday season of decorating, entertaining, and confronting fruitcake.

when they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of kwanzaa. includes information on kwanzaa, west african cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt.

a heartwarming and delightful christmas book that will capture the imaginations of children and adults alike. join us on a magical journey as we follow the adventures of a lovable and towering moose who becomes the unexpected hero of the holiday season. in this enchanting tale, beautifully written and illustrated by canadian author stephanie vincent, readers will embark on a captivating quest to help santa and forest friends deliver presents despite a terrible storm. moose learns the true value of working together and helping others to save christmas. the tale of a moose so big and so tall, he lifts santa up every wall! moose learns the value of working together to save christmas despite terrible weather! children will love the fun filled quest to help santa and his forest friends deliver presents!--source not specified.

a boy from finnmark and his ice bear help scare away some hungry trolls so that kyri and her father can enjoy their christmas eve meal.

zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. when her bear subsequently goes missing, zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected ramadan blessing.