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In all corners of the world, countries and peoples celebrate holidays special to their religion or culture.
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At Jerusalem's Gate
Poems of Easter
by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by David Frampton. Ages 10 and up.
(Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)
Before there were Easter celebrations, there was the first Easter. Nikki Grimes uses poetry to explore the thoughts and feelings of the witnesses. |
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Christmas Eve Blizzard
by Andrea Vlahakis, illustrated by Emanuel Schnogut. Ages 5-9.
(Sylvan Dell Publishing)
A rescued cardinal is cared for by a young boy and his grandfather. The next morning the cardinal rejoins his friends. A sweet Christmas miracle ensues. |
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Four Sides, Eight Nights
A New Spin on Hanukkah
by Rebecca Tova Ben-Zvi, illustrated by Susanna Natti. Ages 8-12.
(Roaring Brook Press)
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Hanukkah holiday, centered on the children's game of dreidel. Includes the history and customs of the holiday, trivia, a song, science facts, and jokes. |
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Good King Wenceslas
by John M. Neale, illustrated by Tim Ladwig. Ages 5 and up.
(Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)
Illustrates the spare words of the familiar carol using oversize double-page spreads. Includes historical note and music. |
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Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation
by Llinas Alsenas. Ages 3-5.
(Scholastic Press)
Mrs. Claus needs a vacation from the endless snow at the North Pole. Besides, why should Santa be the only one who gets to do all that traveling! |
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On Christmas Eve
by Ann M. Martin. Ages 9-12.
(Scholastic Press)
Fans who enjoyed Ann's previous books, Belle Teale, A Corner of the Universe, Here Today, and A Dog's Life, will be delighted by this elegant masterpiece by one of our most popular, accessible authors. |
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Prairie Christmas
by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, illustrated by Ronald Himler. Ages 5 and up.
(Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)
A charming story about life on the prairie in the 1880s, Prairie Christmas follows eleven-year-old Emma and her doctor mother as they venture out to deliver a baby on Christmas Eve. |
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