The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays

The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays
Title The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays PDF eBook
Author Malka Drucker
Publisher Little Brown & Company
Pages 180
Release 1994
Genre Fasts and feasts
ISBN 9780316193436

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Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, including appropriate games, recipes, and songs.

Filipino Celebrations

Filipino Celebrations
Title Filipino Celebrations PDF eBook
Author Liana Romulo
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Pages 300
Release 2012-06-26
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1462908624

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This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories! In the Philippines, people love to celebrate--holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful costumes, and always with great food! Rich with detailed watercolors and cultural flavor, Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals makes major holidays (like Christmas) and family gatherings (like weddings and birthdays) come alive. From these pages, children will learn the history of each holiday, its cultural influences, the varied ways in which people celebrate in different regions of the Philippines, special customs and food, key words and phrases (in English and Tagalog), and more. Games, songs, and other activities invite young readers to join in the fun. New and familiar holidays take on a special flavor as children learn about the diverse cultures that make up this wonderful island nation. Perfect for Filipino-American families looking to share the unique culture of the Philippines, educators interested in promoting multiculturalism in the classroom, or anyone interested in the country, Filipino Celebrations will encourage children ages five to ten to participate and learn while having fun. Celebrations and festivals include: Mga Kaarawan--Birthdays Semana Santa--Holy Week Mga Barrio Fiestas--Town Festivals Mga Binyag--Baptisms Araw ng Kalayaan--Independence Day and more!

The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury

The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury
Title The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury PDF eBook
Author Janet Schulman
Publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 326
Release 1998-09-14
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0679886478

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Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as Make Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Alexander & The Terrible, No Good Very Bad Day, soon to be a motion picture. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up, siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more. This beautiful edition includes a recommended list of books published in the time since this anthology's original compilation, including Caldecott Honors Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Olivia, with descriptive annotations intended to guide parents to these new books and new voices of the 21st century. Also included are an introduction from editor Janet Schulman, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury belongs in every family's bookcase.

Julie Andrews' Treasury for All Seasons

Julie Andrews' Treasury for All Seasons
Title Julie Andrews' Treasury for All Seasons PDF eBook
Author Julie Andrews
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages 0
Release 2012-10-02
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9780316040518

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A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year, telling of New Year's resolutions, Valentine's Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, and more. From the cold of winter to the new hope of spring, the brisk fall to the steamy summer, Caldecott Honor illustrator Marjorie Priceman's vibrant watercolor paintings ring in every month of the year, bringing each season to joyful life. Featuring verse from favorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes and poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and Oscar Hammerstein, plus heartfelt introductions by Julie Andrews describing favorite family holiday moments, this is the perfect collection for families to share together.

Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury

Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury
Title Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury PDF eBook
Author Jan Brett
Publisher Penguin
Pages 258
Release 2018-10-16
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0525517189

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A festive treasury featuring seven of Jan Brett's classic Christmas titles, a perfect gift that will be the center of family holidays for years to come! This deluxe Christmas collection is the perfect holiday gift! It includes seven of Jan Brett's most beloved Yuletide titles: The Night Before Christmas, Trouble with Trolls, Christmas Trolls, The Mitten, The Hat, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and The Wild Christmas Reindeer.

The Quentin Blake Treasury

The Quentin Blake Treasury
Title The Quentin Blake Treasury PDF eBook
Author Quentin Blake
Publisher Random House
Pages 292
Release 2012
Genre Children's songs, English
ISBN 0857550470

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From Quentins very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. There's inspiration and exuberance, wit and wonder, joy and jollity to be found within these pages.

The Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the world's most fascinating plants through rare prints and classic texts

The Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the world's most fascinating plants through rare prints and classic texts
Title The Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the world's most fascinating plants through rare prints and classic texts PDF eBook
Author Christopher Mills
Publisher
Pages 176
Release 2016
Genre Botanical illustrations
ISBN 9780233004563

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This remarkable book reveals the story of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants. The plants are explored through specially selected facsimile texts from the Archives at Kew and expert introductions, as well as exceptional and beautiful illustrations. The Botanical Treasury also includes 40 beautifully reproduced prints of the plants which can then be framed, allowing the reader to truly appreciate these magnificent plants. Written by Kew's experts and curated by Christopher Mills, previously Head of Kew's Library, Art and Archives.