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

"Come with the pilgrims as they set out on a journey, a journey of patience to the city of Mecca." We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca - the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did. Arriving at Mecca, they surge round the Ka'aba, shave their heads and travel to Mount Arafat. Finally, though their bodies are tired and aching, their spirits are uplifted, knowing that with thousands of others they have performed the sacred pilgrimage....

Fun tabbed pages are ideal for little fingers, and jaunty poems make for a fun read-aloud celebration A fine holiday gift for fans of Curious George. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover...

"No, mon ami " You can't catch me I'm the King Cake Baby " So brags a little Mardi Gras trickster in this lively New Orleans adaptation of The Gingerbread Man. The runaway king cake baby escapes an old Creole couple, a praline lady, and a waiter at Cafe du Monde, but he can't outsmart the clever baker After all, who knows better than a baker that a king cake baby belongs inside of a king cake?

This new adaptation of an old folktale will bring a tasty Mardi Gras tradition to life for readers of all ages. From Jackson Square to the Mississippi River,...

Fifteenth Anniversary Edition with new notes by author David Kudler

Sachiko and Kenji just want to welcome the new year in the proper way, but their mother tells them they don't have the money for a New Year's feast. An act of generosity brings help from an unexpected source in this heartwarming Japanese classic.

May the Seven Gods of Luck visit you

"A lively adaptation of a Japanese folktale.... The well-paced, carefully plotted text has a sprightly partner in its stylized, gently colored illustrations." - School Library Journal

Christmas is a time for giving. Bonzo finds some creative presents to give to his family and to Jesus, the Birthday Boy. Suggested for ages 7 and under. For more kids products and free downloads, visit our website at www.icharacter.org

By the author of Diwali (Orca Origins), which has been called "an exceptionally valuable resource" by Kirkus Reviews and "a standout volume" by School Library...