Holiday Nonfiction

Molly and Andrew are just trying to get home to Ireland for the holidays when a freak snowstorm grounds their flight. As the snow falls over the city and over the heads of two friends who are sure they’re not meant to be together, the universe might just have a plan of its own.

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.

Indigenous Peoples' Day helps us honor those who were here first. Listeners can learn how to celebrate native culture. Pairs with the fiction title Winnie's Indigenous Peoples' Day.

An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The Obstacle Is the Way presents an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs. Since bestselling author Ryan Holiday introduced Stoicism to the world with The Obstacle Is...

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Christmas.

An Audie Award Winner David Sedaris, the “champion storyteller,” (Los Angeles Times) returns with his first new collection of personal essays since the bestselling Calypso. Back when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask—or not—was a decision made mostly on...

Discover how the angels proclaimed Jesus’ birth to the frightened shepherds who were watching their sheep. “Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!” The scripture verse from Luke 2:13-15 is presented in the book as well.

This audiobook briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas.

Rosh Hashanah is a day of new beginnings. This audiobook shows listeners how to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Pairs with the fiction title Our Family Celebrates Rosh Hashanah.

Let's celebrate Earth by picking up and keeping it clean. This audiobook teaches listeners how to take care of our home. Pairs with the fiction title Milo's Earth Day.

A yule log burns brightly in a fireplace. Children pop open Christmas crackers to get a surprise. Families enjoy treats such as mince pie and plum pudding. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in England. Come explore the many English traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

What do you do on the 100th day of school? Follow along to see what many classrooms do to celebrate. Pairs with the story Our Class Counts to 100.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate the man who taught us how to respect others. Pairs with the story Jade's Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

She’s planned the perfect Christmas. But fate might have other ideas… Krystle didn’t have a normal childhood and longed for warm family Christmases with presents under the tree. Now she makes sure everyone else has the perfect Christmas she never had, bringing beautiful decorations to...

This traditional English Christmas carol was first published in 1780 and still delights children and families today. Each new verse builds upon the last, making this cumulative poem fun for young learners to chant along with, and count each of the twelve days of creative gifts given by “my true love.” As each verse ends with “…and a partridge in a pear tree,” children will become familiar with the words and easily remember this engaging poem.

Can a trip away lead you home? After a bad breakup, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track her down, her fresh start isn't going entirely to plan. Jake Hartwood is also looking to escape his past. Haunted by the loss of his wife, he's determined not to get close to anyone again - and the last thing he wants is to be celebrating this December.

This audiobook briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Halloween.

Learn about the Twelve Days of Christmas with iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds.

For many, Christmas is not just a time of year but a whole period of festivities. You may have heard someone say that there are twelve days of Christmas. But did you know that they refer to the days after Christmas and not the days leading up to it?