Holidays & Celebrations

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of...

With illustrations by the award-winning Laura Hughes, this charming, delightfully rhyming story about finding where you belong is perfect for Halloween! Pippin has always been a witch's cat . . . But he can't help but wonder if there's more to life!...

A hilarious tale of a vampire and his castle. A story of moving house, having your own space, and a DUCK! Colin is a vampire who is very excited to be moving into his own castle--great views, plenty of space, and lots of storage. Colin is very happy!...

Little Boo is the best! Until Little Boo is the worst...Why couldn't Big Boo have a little witch or even a little vampire for a younger sibling? A picture book featuring a pesky little sibling paired with gentle social emotional learning--perfect for...

Through all moments of the day, both large and small, a boy prepares for a Day of the Dead celebration, in this "comforting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and "heartfelt...both gentle and profound" (School Library Journal) picture book from Pura...

Three starred reviews! In this "inspiring...delightful" (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book offering a twist on the trick-or-treat trope, a feisty little girl has had enough of her parents picking cutesy Halloween costumes for her--this...

"This charming read-aloud will be requested on repeat." --School Library Journal (starred review) A swarm of zombie bees invades an unsuspecting town on Halloween night in this delightfully spooky picture book from the author of The Quacken--perfect for...

It's Halloween in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and there's a spooky surprise in store for everyone's favorite letters! A told B, and B told C, "Let's sneak to the top of the creaky old tree." The...

"A deliciously fun adventure with vibrant charm and a perfect blend of spooky and sweet! A great read-aloud experience for both kids and grown-ups alike." ―Pete Oswald, #1 New York Times-bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed ...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA School Library Journal Best BookA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best BookA Bank Street Best Children's BookWith radiant and welcoming art, Natasha Khan Kazi's debut picture book is a modern holiday...

A little girl adapts to the Eid traditions of her new home Today is Sarah's first Eid Ul Fitr in her new country. She's excited to celebrate the breaking of the fast with her loved ones, and collect enough money in her Eidi bag to buy goodies for her...

A young Brazilian American girl navigates the concept of belonging when she celebrates the Brazilian Festa Junina festival with her family in this remarkable picture book about embracing all aspects of one's identity. Pretty little details can help.....

A great grandma imparts the wisdom gained over her one hundred years to an eager little girl in this tender picture book tribute to family and living a long, purposeful, beautiful life, perfect for fans of When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree. Baby girl...

A New York Times bestseller!Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela...

Stonewall Book Award WinnerLambda Literary Award FinalistCharlotte Huck Honor Book Perfect for Valentine's Day, Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your...

A new picture book from Simran Jeet Singh, A Vaisakhi to Remember celebrates community and heritage as a young girl looks for points of connection in a new country through the joyous Sikh spring harvest holiday of Vaisakhi. In our village, the best day...

It is Mother's Day tomorrow, and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter, and excitement--looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to moms at home. Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate...

Perfect for fans of The Proudest Blue and Alma and How She Got Her Name -- a warm tale about celebrating sisterly love, family, and quincea?eras by Pura Belpr? winner, Yamile Saied M?ndez! Two sisters, Ellie and Isabella, have been dreaming of Isabella's...