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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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From Rio de Janeiro's Mardi Gras maracas to China's Dragon Boat Festival paper dragons to the African-American Kwanzaa zawadi--this exciting collection of festival crafts from around the world offers young readers a chance to design and create crafts based on multicultural celebrations.
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The vicar of a nearby village persuades Agatha Raisin to help publicize a church fete. Agatha brings out the crowds for the fete, but there's more going on than innocent village fun. Several of the offerings in the jam-tasting booth turn out to be poisoned, and the festive family event becomes the scene of two murders. Along with her young and (much to her dismay) pretty sidekick, Toni, Agatha must uncover the truth behind the jam tampering, keep...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.
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Pub. Date
2020.
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"The Month of Ramadan is coming! Hamza and Aliya are excited to decorate their home, make new resolutions and bake scrumptious, nutritious recipes with their Mama and Baba. One afternoon, Mama falls asleep after preparing food to share with the neighbors, but she forgets to make dessert! Can Hamza and Aliya surprise their Mama with a delicious and nutritious dessert before she wakes up? Who will they call for help, and what special ingredients will...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Description
Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble.
"own voices"
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Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Rabbi Benjamin's congregation presents him with a special holiday vest--and cooks him so much food that soon its buttons pop off. Includes glossary, notes on Jewish holidays, and recipes for special foods associated with them.
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"Tender and powerful spiritual reflections and blessings that invite readers to honestly and joyfully walk through their everyday, wonderful, messy humanity, from the New York Times bestselling author of Good Enough. Kate Bowler, author of the instant NewYork Times bestseller Good Enough and national bestseller The Lives We Actually Have, wants to encourage people to develop their capacity to feel the breadth of their experiences. The better we are...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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The only book ever written in the history genre that succinctly tells the progressive and redemptive course of America as revealed in the stories behind the American holidays. Ever wonder why everyone wants to immigrate to America? Rediscovering America answers that question, and it's like no other history you have ever read. More than an account of people, dates, and events, this story is about the hidden hand of a purposeful historical development...
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Pub. Date
2005
Description
Open your mind and heart and discover how the sacred art of fasting can strengthen your spiritual appetite. Fasting as a religious act increases our sensitivity to that mystery always and everywhere present to us. It is an invitation to awareness, a call to compassion for the needy, a cry of distress, and a song of joy. It is a discipline of self-restraint, a ritual of purification, and a sanctuary for offerings of atonement. It is a wellspring for...
14) Ramadan
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains what Ramadan is and how it is celebrated.
15) Ramadan
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Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Ramadan through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2012.
Description
We always tried to celebrate the Jewish Holidays as a family. Starting when our children were young, it soon became apparent to us that it was much better and much more meaningful if as part of our celebration, we discussed each holiday with each other, talking about why the holiday is celebrated, its origin and history, how it is celebrated and very importantly its meaning, relevance and value to us today and what we can learn and use in our everyday...
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Pub. Date
2016.
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During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over darkness. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings...