Holidays & Celebrations

Perfect for fans of Gustavo the Shy Ghost, this laugh-out-loud picture book puts a charming twist on the classic haunted house tale--a funny, spook-tacular read for Halloween or any time of year. Leonard the cheerful, can-do ghost is building his family...

Celebrate the heart and soul of America with #1 New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt's all-new picture book! Just in time for America's 250th anniversary!Join the parade, wave the flags, and light up the sky with fireworks as you and your...

Zydeco--pure and beautiful and stomping good--takes the stage in a joyous celebration of extended family, community, and Louisiana culture. Every year on the last Saturday in July, Broussard-Bouchard folks come from near and far to the Big Once-a-Year...

Who is a hero? From first responders and soldiers to teachers and friends, discover what makes a real-life hero in this story from Adam Kinzinger, veteran and former congressman. Take to the skies with a boy and his pilot dad as they visit sites across...

A tender picture book explores the journey of an unborn child toward birth, and the love it receives as it grows, in a perfect gift for new and expanding families everywhere. Beloved, protected, and growing--from pea size to pumpkin size to baby--a...

Little Ghost tries to pick the perfect party theme for his summer birthday in this charming picture book companion to Little Ghost Makes a Friend by bestselling author-illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis. Little Ghost loves parties, but he's only ever had...

A granddaughter makes her Giddo's birthday extra special with a surprise gift in this delightful picture book that celebrates Egyptian art and family. When Somaya and her beloved Giddo (Arabic word for grandfather) make their weekly trip to the market,...

From New York Times bestselling author Babs Costello, the internet's favorite grandma, comes a picture book filled with the motherly wisdom we all need! Did Your Mother Ever Tell You? offers readers new insights on familiar phrases, with emotional...

My Papi Has a Motorcycle meets Bilal Cooks Daal in this sweet father-daughter story that celebrates hardworking immigrant parentsWhen Aizah rides with her dad on Saturday mornings, she feels like a movie star--Baba in the driver's seat, her in the back...

The first graders of Robin Hill School learn about Juneteenth in this easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! Juneteenth is an important holiday in Mrs. Connor's class. When the students hear about its history, it inspires them and opens their eyes...

This new seasonal title in the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series celebrates fathers and grandfathers - plus we learn where Jim gets his grumpiness from! It's Father's Day and Jim's dad is all about it. He LOVES having a day where he is...

A sparkling tribute to family and forgiveness in this celebration of the Thai New Year! Tida can hardly contain her excitement: it's Songkran Day! She waits patiently all year long to celebrate the Thai New Year, when she finally gets to cook a special...

A multicultural addition to the Passover picture book canon, this sweet story explores the meaning of freedom for the Jewish people-and their pets! Also available in Spanish: La gran sorpresa de Pésaj. This Passover, Jordanita's family is leaving their...

Brilliant Iranian-American creator Rashin offers her fun and fresh spin on a classic Nowruz folktale. Nane Sarma is winter herself, and every year she waits eagerly for her old friend, Uncle Nowruz. His job is to travel the land announcing the beginning...

In this inviting and informative picture book, travel the globe and learn how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and join communities together. Kites fly high across the sky, around the world, all...

Learn more about this springtime holiday recognized by millions around the world. Nowruz means "new day" in Persian, and it's the best time of the year to celebrate mother nature! The vernal equinox is the very first moment of spring, and once it draws...

Every year in October, Sina and her family celebrate White Sunday. It's a day when the children are celebrated at church and they get to read, sing, perform and dance in front of the community. There's also a feast after, and the kids eat first! Maybe...

Discover the true meaning of Eid in this vibrantly illustrated picture book celebrating the cultural rituals around this important Muslim holiday! Ibraheem loves Eid because Eid means presents! But when Eid arrives and brings trips to the mosque, food,...