Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-Religious

This Pura Belpre Award-winning picture book is a bilingual ride through the joyous history of Children's Day/El dia de los ninos.

Children's Day/Book Day; El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros has been observed on April 30th for over twelve years. Founder Pat Mora's jubilant celebration of this day features imaginative text and lively illustrations by award-winning illustrator Rafael Lopez that will turn this bilingual fiesta into a hit for story time Toon Toon

The book includes a letter from the author and suggestions for celebrating...

Nola loves being a nurse. And not just any nurse, but a nurse practitioner, just like her mommy. Nola helps all the dolls of her friends stay healthy and safe.

But she's not alone. Nola's trusty friends include the superhero nurse practitioner Bax, the expert midwife Maddi, and the special nurse Charo.

Nola is thrilled when her friends of Indian heritage, Anita and Adar, introduce her to the Holi Festival, or Festival of Colors. Nola and her nurse friends have a blast throwing colored water and powder on each other and eating Indian food.

Moonflower and the Solstice Dance is an illustrated children's book that takes readers on a journey to the steppes of Central Asia, where Moonflower, a young girl from a Turkic tribe, witnesses the changing of the seasons and wonders why warm, long, bright summer days fade away and nearly disappear into a cold, dark winter. The people of her village come together on the Winter Solstice to give the sun the courage it needs to beat back the darkness and rule the sky again. The story is told in rhyming verse, which creates a chant-like rhythm, and flows through the cycle of seasons,...

April Fools' Day just happens to be one of Judy Moody's favorite days of the year. And this year she's got one thing on her mind: the perfect prank she's going to play on Mr. Todd, thanks to an awesome present from her brother, Stink. Gotcha, Mr. Todd But in all the excitement over spaghetti trees, April fish, and fools' errands, Judy worries that something else will be forgotten by Mr. Todd and Class 3T altogether:...

Everett is a slightly inept, but ever-so-polite Elf in Santa's workshop who messes up everything. When Everett dawdles on Christmas morning playing with one of the toys he finds himself left behind. Then he meets Sam who helps Everett get back to the North Pole and Everett learns that being "different" can be wonderful.

This story was partly written in 1998 and it was not until the author was returning home from a visit to Ireland in 2000 after discovering Birr Castle that she wondered if the castle garden could be the home of the mischievous leprechaun

The seventh Earl and Countess of Rosse kindly gave their permission. There has been a castle on the site since 1170 and it has been the home of earlier generations of the present family since 1620. The castle is the oldest inhabited home in the country with beautiful gardens including many rare plants collected from around the world over the last...

It's December and everyone is rushing about. Tim is feeling lonely, but then he discovers something magical: He can see fairies When he saves the life of a special fairy, the dark season suddenly turns into the brightest, most magical time of his life.

A beautifully illustrated picture book about being unique and caring for others. An enchanting book with charming characters and stunning illustrations that will put a smile on your face.

Four... the one number Jack Taylor can't get out of his head.

Four... the number of hours he's trained each day.

Four... the number of people motivating him to fight

The challenge of the Four Seasons is ready, but Jack isn't. As the next dreamer to be sacrificed to the elements, he must prove himself. However, someone is intent on sabotaging Jack. Could it be the powerful judge holding a grudge against Jack's father, a vengeful holiday spirit with a dark past... or a new threat unlike any he's met before?

The battle with the Sandman left...

If you've ever been a mother or had a mother, this book is for you. Help kids learn to control their emotions with Twirly Shirley. Join Twirly Shirley for a brand new ocean commotion. The girl with the wacky spinning braids is back, and this time she's brought along her very own Tsunami Mommy. Don't miss out on the fun

Come with us as we follow the life of a patriotic firework. Will he have the chance to finally show his American Pride? What are his biggest hopes and dreams? Will those hopes and dreams come true? Follow this firework from shelf to ground as he keeps his eyes focused on his purpose. Includes United States of America National Anthem lyrics. Full color illustrations in oil are included in this lovely book.