Theme: celebration

The Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

This vibrantly illustrated picture book invites children to experience the traditions of Ramadan and Eid through the eyes of a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl named Yasmeen.

Descriptors: Pakistan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Divali Rose

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ricki is looking forward to Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. He’s also waiting for two special rosebuds to bloom. The buds are on the bush that his grandfather had planted in the front yard. His grandfather promises that the roses will be the color of Divali. One morning, on his way to school, Ricki [...]

Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Trinidad and Tobago » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Thailand (Discovering Cultures)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides a comprehensive look at the country of Thailand.  Surrounded by Cambodia, Laos and Burma, Thailand is at the center of Southeast Asia.  This country offers a mix of cities working farms and a history deep in tradition.  The book is illustrated with color photography which highlights everyday life and cultural events..

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Thailand » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Jump up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Carnival is supposed to be a happy time, but Lily wishes it were over. Her family has been working on the gorgeous hummingbird costume for months, but it’s Lily’s big sister, Christine, who will wear it at the Children’s Carnival. Lily doesn’t want to wait till next year for her chance to jump up in [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Trinidad and Tobago » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A boy living in the United States describes differences in the way he and his family observe Jewish traditions, and the way his cousin and her family observe the same traditions in the Jewish homeland.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Israel, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The White Nights of Ramadan

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Noor lives in a country near the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. She’s looking forward to the festival known as Girgian that comes in the middle of the holy month of Ramadan. These middle days are known as the three whites, because they include the day of the full moon and day before and after. Its when [...]

Descriptors: Kuwait, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A Doll for Navidades

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Las Navidades are coming. The house smells of cinnamon and coconut, crepe paper festoons the yard, and best of all, the Three Magi will soon bring presents to all the children. Esmeralda hopes they will bring her a baby doll. But instead, she receives something far more precious: she experiences firsthand the magic of giving [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Puerto Rico, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Celebrations of Light

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Long ago, people found a way to light the darkness. They built fires to keep warm and cook their food. They lit torches to drive away danger. To help them see at night, they learned to make candles and lanterns. Light was so important in their lives that they came to use it in worship [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

We Gather Together : Celebrating the Harvest Season

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 11, 2007

The history of harvesting and the cultural diversity in autumnal equinox (around September 21) harvest traditions is portrayed in the stories.

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I Live in Tokyo

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Seven-year-old Mimiko introduces her family and describes their activities on special days throughout the year.

Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed