Holiday Nonfiction

Holi is a colorful holiday, and each color has a special meaning. Leveled text allows listeners to join in on the throwing of colors. Pairs with the fiction title Our Family Celebrates Holi.

Red lanterns, red envelopes, red everything—during Lunar New Year, the color red is lucky. Pairs with the story David's Lunar New Year Celebrations.

Many people have soldiers in their family, and on Veterans Day we thank them for their service. Leveled text helps listeners salute our veterans. Pairs with the story Sofia's Veterans Day Project.

Learn the story of Jesus’ birth and celebrate His birthday with songs and stories. Children will learn about the angel Gabriel telling Mary she is going to have a baby, why Mary and Joseph needed to return to Bethlehem, the humble birth of Jesus in a stable, the angels who told the shepherds the Good News, and the wise men who followed the star to bring Jesus gifts. Young hearts will learn that God sent His Son, Jesus, as a special gift to everyone.

Join Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the angels as they celebrate the birth of Jesus. This fabulous book teaches young listeners about Jesus’ birth and the real meaning of Christmas.

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learn why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone laugh around the Thanksgiving Day table. Grab a fork and spoon and drive right into a delicious dish of learning!

¡Celebra la historia inspiradora de la Resurrección de Jesús reescrita espacialmente para niños pequeños y familias! Jóvenes lectores aprenderán sobre la ultima semana de vida de Jesús y como Él murió por nuestros pecados. La Historia de la Pascua describe a Jesús montando un burro hacia la ciudad de Jerusalén mientras el pueblo le grita, “¡Hosanna! ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor!” Después, Jesús esta en el templo y voltea las mesas porque la gente no estaban adorando a Dios.

Spooky ghouls greet guests, chattering skeletons stalk the streets, and blazing jack-o'-lanterns light up the night. It must be Halloween! This chilling collection of fun, creepy scenes contains hundreds of hidden items. Are you up to the challenge? Put your seeking skills to the test with Halloween Hunt.

From opening gifts to visiting Santa, Christmas is a magical time of year. Get into the holiday spirit in J Is for Jingle Bells.

Star-shaped decorations called parols decorate walls. People gather for a feast called Noche Buena. Singing groups called cumbancheros fill the streets. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Philippines. Come explore the many Philippine traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

How do you celebrate your birthday? Do you have a party? Do you go out to eat? Learn all about fun things to do on your special day.

Birthdays are full of streamers, balloons, and presents. Get ready to celebrate in C Is for Cake!

In this compilation of six Christmas themes, you will learn about: The story of Advent; the history of the first Christmas; the story of celebrating the Nativity; the importance of the Twelve Days of Christmas; the origins of Christmas customs; and the different Christmas traditions around the world.

Christmas trees and Christmas cards seem to be an essential part of the holiday season. So it may surprise you to know they are both relatively recent traditions in the United States and Britain!

Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends and a time to say, "I love you".

In September 1620, 102 brave travelers and their crew stepped upon a ship called the Mayflower in England. Most were members of a religious group now known as the Pilgrims. They were bound for North America to start a new life. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from seasickness or from skin sores caused by scurvy? Would you rather have been a crew member navigating the ship in stormy seas or cramped into the living quarters just along for the tumultuous ride? It's your turn to pick this or that!

Happy birthday! Let's celebrate! All around the world people are turning another year older. What are some ways birthdays are celebrated in Asia? Or in South America? Discover the ways people celebrate birthdays in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

Have you ever wanted to make a jack o' lantern? Where do you start? You're about to learn how to make it happen, step by messy step!

Read by the author. “There’s someone else.” “We found something on the X-ray we didn’t expect.” “We’ve eliminated your position.” When our circumstances unravel, how do we hold on to truth, to hope, to who we’re meant to be? After Carole Holiday experienced a series of...

Get ready to hop, dance, and sing along to this fun-filled song/audiobook combo. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “Birthday Bee Bop” a party and classroom favorite!