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41) Rock your mocs
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"[An] introduction to the annual celebration of 'Rock Your Mocs Day,' because moccasins and Native pride shouldn't be saved just for ceremonies and powwows, but celebrated all year round"--Provided by publisher.
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"It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can't wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family."--
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A New Look at Thanksgiving Using Children's Literature
Bordeaux Children's November Family Favorites
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Bordeaux Children's November Family Favorites
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
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In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all.
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Some of the stormy weather of the past few seasons seems to have finally lifted for the Quinns. Kevin is about to tie the knot with Isabelle, and there's hopeful news about Bart, who has been captured by enemy forces in Afghanistan. That doesn't mean there aren't a few dark clouds on the horizon as the family juggle health scares and love triangles. But if there's one holiday that brings the Quinn family together, it's Christmas. And this year promises...
45) Wintercake
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"When Thomas misplaces the basket of dried fruit he needs to make his seasonal wintercake, friends old and new come together to save the day"--Provided by publisher.
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It is February, a month that A.J. hates spelling because of the silent "r," and that means it is time for Presidents' Day. When know-it-all Andrea bets that A.J. doesn't know anything about the American presidents, it sparks one of the weirdest Presidents' Day adventures in the world. Includes puzzles, trivia, and games.
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Peter Powers has the superpower of being able to make ice cubes and freeze stuff, and it is his favorite time of year--the holiday season. Things were going great, until Peter's dad disappears without a trace, followed by other things in Boulder City. Peter and his friends, Chloe and Sandro, must face an arm of snowmen to save the holidays.
52) Mouse loves love
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Mouse watches his sister, Minka, gather a collection of craft items and then put them together to make something special.
55) Two New Years
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A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.
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Jasmine has looked forward to spending Girls Day with her family and best friend, Linnie, but first her sister says she will not participate, and then Jasmine upsets Linnie. As her big weekend plans start to unravel, Jasmine must use her sleuthing skills to spot the clues around her-- and within herself. Then maybe, just maybe, she can put everything back in order before Girl's Day is over!
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"Poor Anna and Elsa don't have a holiday tradition of their own! So Olaf searches Arendelle for the perfect tradition to bring home to his friends. But what happens when his sleigh full of special memories turns into a sleigh full of trouble? This novelization is based on the new Frozen holiday featurette, Olaf's Frozen Adventure."--Back cover.
59) Double dog dare
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Dog Diaries: When the evil Mrs. Stricker threatens to send Junior, Rafe Khatchadorian's dog, back to the pound, Junior and Rafe go to obedience school to learn how to follow the rules.
Dog Diaries: Happy Howlidays: When mischievous mutt, Junior, causes a Turkey Day disaster, getting out of the doghouse will take a Christmas miracle!
60) A friend is
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"For many reasons and through many seasons, people need friends in their lives. Whether sniffing a sweet flower or star gazing, building a snowman or jumping into a pile of leaves, ice skating or playing hide and seek...who better to share everything with than a friend?"--Provided by publisher.