Central Kansas Library System

Readers learn about the Chinese New Year, its customs, traditions, and celebrations.

Readers learn about this famous explorer who crossed the Atlantic Ocean to reach the Americas. Bright, engaging, colorful photographs and illustrations will thrill readers.

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday which celebrates St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Author Elaine Landau tells the story of St. Patrick, and the celebrations held each year on March 17th.

Introduces the traditions of the Thanksgiving holiday and provides instructions for creating a variety of Thanksgiving-themed crafts, including a cornucopia and some very special kinds of turkeys.

You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday's grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing lanterns float on water and across sky. This introduction to China's most famous celebration will mesmerize beginning readers.

Christmas is a holiday of symbols. Evergreen trees stand for life in the dead of winter. Nativity scenes remind Christians of Jesus's birthday. Santa Claus is the image of cheerful gift-giving. In this title, young readers will discover the meaning behind a few popular Christmastime traditions.

For five days every fall, India shines especially bright. The occasion is Diwali, the country's Festival of Lights. Clay lamps, fireworks and sparklers, and colorful rangoli sand art all add visual brilliance. The Diwali celebration will come alive in this early elementary read.

Spinning the dreidel. This is what many Jewish children most look forward to during Haunukkah. A twirl of the four-sided dice-like top can earn a candy jackpot! Young readers will learn how to play this game and how it connects to the eight-day celebration of light.