Emma and her family are Christians and they are celebrating a very important holiday, called Easter. It is a day filled with food and fun, and going to church where they are reminded why they celebrate this day. It is celebrated in remembrance of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is God's son that he sent to save the world from their sin so that they can eventually live with Him. This is what Jesus preached about himself when he lived on earth,...

Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world.

Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Thanksgiving.

"Introduces young readers to the traditions and festivities of Martin Luther King Jr. Day"--P. [4] of cover.

Early readers will learn about the American holiday of Thanksgiving and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.

Simple text and photographs present things associated with St. Patrick's Day.

A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.

Explores the history of Halloween from the holiday's Celtic origins over 2000 years ago to present-day celebrations, and provides spooky riddles and ideas for pumpkin art.

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.