Last Updated: September 29, 2023
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Chinese New Year
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to the Chinese New Year, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons.
Groundhog Day
by Michelle Aki Becker
Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and explains how it is observed today.
Valentine’s Day
by Lori Dittmer
An introduction to Valentine’s Day, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as hearts and valentine cards
Carnival
by Sadie Silva
Readers will learn about the history and meaning behind Carnival, as well as the ways in which it is celebrated on the mainland of South and Central America and in the Caribbean islands
Saint Patrick’s Day
by Rachel Grack
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Saint Patrick’s Day.
Ramadan
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to Ramadan, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the new moon and lanterns.
Holi
by Michelle Lee
Holi is a party that brings people together to celebrate color, love, and one another.
April Fool’s Day
by Melissa Schiller
Introduces the history of April Fools’ Day and explains how it is observed today.
Passover Magic
by Roni Schotter
A young girl and her relatives celebrate Passover with the traditional seder, a dinner with special foods and special meaning.
Easter
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to Easter, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as baby animals and eggs.
Memorial Day
by R.J. Bailey
This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the American holiday of Memorial Day and the things people do to celebrate it.
Cinco de Mayo: Day of Mexican Pride
by Amanda Doering
A brief description of what Cinco de Mayo is, how it started, and ways people celebrate this cultural holiday
Celebrating Earth Day
by M.J. York
Engage readers with a story of celebrating Earth Day. Readers are introduced to Earth Day activities, such as planting trees or cleaning up litter.
Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom
by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
Learn more about Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader.
Independence Day
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to Independence Day, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as flags and parades.
Labor Day
by Erika S. Manley
Young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it.
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
by Deborah Heiligman
Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
by Katrina M. Phillips
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs.
Halloween
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to Halloween, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as witches and jack-o’-lanterns.
Dead of the Dead
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to the Day of the Dead, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as marigolds and skulls.
Veteran’s Day
by Rebecca Pettiford
This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the American holiday of Veteran’s Day and the things people do to celebrate it.
My Diwali Light
by Raakhee Mirchandani
Devi, her family, and their friends boldly celebrate and proudly share their Diwali traditions.
Thanksgiving Day
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to Thanksgiving Day, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the horn of plenty and turkeys.
It’s Hanukkah Time!
by Latifa Berry Kropf
Preschoolers invite their grandparents to a Hanukkah party and celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, making sufganiyot, and telling the story of the Maccabees. Includes facts about Hanukkah and a recipe for sufganiyot.
Christmas is celebrated in many different was around the world. In Mexico, children carry candles in nine nights of parades. Many families in Australia like to picnic on the beath. In Ethiopia, people play a hockey-lik game called genna. Take a trip around the world to see how this very special time of year is celebrated.
Kwanzaa
by Lori Dittmer
A kindergarten-level introduction to Kwanzaa, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the kinara and the unity cup.
