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Festivals and celebrations

Bassington, Cyril,


So much to celebrate! -- Giving thanks -- Looking back at history -- Honoring independence -- Remembering their dead -- Celebrating freedom -- From fasting to feasting -- Changing celebrations -- Shared values. School Library Journal, Briefly explores a number of holidays and festivals and how and why people celebrate them--from Thanksgiving and Independence Day to DÃa de los Muertos and Eid al-Fitr. Includes a glossary.
Date Published:2020

So much to celebrate! -- Giving thanks -- Looking back at history -- Honoring independence -- Remembering their dead -- Celebrating freedom -- From fasting to feasting -- Changing celebrations -- Shared values. School Library Journal, Briefly explores a number of holidays and festivals and how and why people celebrate them--from Thanksgiving and Independence Day to DÃa de los Muertos and Eid al-Fitr. Includes a glossary.

Date Published:2020

Double Fudge

Blume, Judy,


Originally published: New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2002. Inlcudes a conversation with author. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, School Library Journal, September 2002. Publisher's Weekly, June 2002. Booklist, September 2002. Horn Book, November 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2002. Christian Library, November 2004. His younger brother's obsession with money and the discovery of long-lost cousins Flora and Fauna provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.
Date Published:2007

Originally published: New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2002. Inlcudes a conversation with author. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, School Library Journal, September 2002. Publisher's Weekly, June 2002. Booklist, September 2002. Horn Book, November 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2002. Christian Library, November 2004. His younger brother's obsession with money and the discovery of long-lost cousins Flora and Fauna provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.

Date Published:2007

Knockin' on wood : starring Peg Leg Bates /

Barasch, Lynne.


Presents a picture book biography of Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates, an African American who lost his leg in a factory accident at the age of twelve and went on to become a world-famous tap dancer.
Date Published:2004