"Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Debut author Traci Sorell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, invites readers to journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. Each season leaps off the page through veteran illustrator Frane Lessac's bright artwork. Cherokee words are included throughout, presented both phonetically and written in the...

"Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. In Celebrating All Religions, readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to religions and how to practice these in their daily lives. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while "Grow with Goals" activities and "Writing Reflections" at the end of the book further...

"In Eliza Davis's day, Charles Dickens was the most celebrated living writer in England. But some of his books reflected a prejudice that was all too common at the time: prejudice against Jewish people. Eliza was Jewish, and her heart hurt to see a Jewish character in Oliver Twist portrayed as ugly and selfish. She wanted to speak out about how unfair that was, even if it meant speaking out against the great man himself. So she wrote a letter to Charles...

Chris Raschka breathes new life into the letters of Paul the Apostle with this inviting book. Each sumptuous page distills the main themes of Pauls epistles into approachable, appealing language. Chris Raschka expertly depicts Pauls sincerity and compassion, sadness and pain, giving readers a true sense of who Paul really was.

"Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--

Through vivid, full-color photographs and easily understood sentences, see how children from around the world practice their religious beliefs. Looking at the rich diversity as well as the underlying similarities of a variety of spiritual traditions, young readers understand that, although the world's religions have many differences, their primary goals are the same to love and care for one another...and for our beautiful Earth.”

How do you celebrate your favorite holidays? Christmas is a time for celebrating family, but there are many traditions that make Christmas special. Critical thinking questions paired with back matter photos help young readers learn all about Christmas in this engaging story. Learn about the traditions of well-known holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and more, in this fun illustrated series.

Caleb is excited to spin the dreidel! His family is celebrating Hanukkah. For eight days, they light candles on the menorah. They eat latkes and open presents. And of course, they play the dreidel game!

Introduces Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, and describes how it is celebrated in different areas of the world, including Israel, Istanbul, Italy, Poland, and New York City.

Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows' Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with jack-o'-lanterns, spider webs, skeletons, and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating for candy. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it.