READING WITHOUT WALLS CHALLENGE
Easy Nonfiction (Grades K-2)
All titles can be found in South School Library
E 179 OBAObama, Barack. Of thee I sing : a letter to my daughters. 1st ed. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2010.
"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.
E 296.4 FISFishman, Cathy Goldberg. On Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Minneapolis : Kar-Ben Pub., c2006.
Discusses the significance of Sukkot, an autumn holiday celebrating the harvest.
E 296.4 GANGaneri, Anita, 1961-. The Hanukkah story. North Mankato, Minn: Smart Apple Media, 2004.
The story of how Judah saved the Jews and their beliefs from King Antiochus. Also includes Hanukkah customs, potato latkes recipe, and instructions for the game of dreidel.
E 296.4 GANGaneri, Anita, 1961-. The Passover story. North Mankato, Minn: Smart Apple Media, 2004.
The story of Moses and how he helped the Jews escape from Egypt to the Promised Land. Also includes Passover and Seder customs, charoset recipe, and a Passover song.
E 297.3 WHIWhitman, Sylvia, 1961-. Under the Ramadan moon. Chicago : Whitman, 2008.
An illustrated introduction to Ramadan, one of the most special months in the Islamic year.
E 304 PETPeters, Lisa Westberg, author. We are a garden : a story of how diversity took root in America. First edition.
Publisher Annotation: The wind blew in a girl and her clan, where herds of mammoths still wandered the frozen tundra. It later blew a boy and his family across frigid waters, and they spread across the new land. Over time, the wind continued to disperse newcomers from all directions. It blew in men who hoped to find gold, and slave ships, and immigrant families. And so it continued, for generations and generations. Here is a moving and tender picture book that beautifully examines centuries of North American history and its people.
E 305 BROBrockenbrough, Martha, author. I am an American : the Wong Kim Ark story. First edition.
"A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen"--.
E 305 SINSingh, Rina, 1955- author. 111 trees : how one village celebrates the birth of every girl.
"A boy grows up to bring positive change to his village in India. This story is true, and it started with a boy named Sundar. After the deaths of his mother, and later his daughter, Sundar Paliwal knows what he has to do. He is determined to live in a place where girls and boys are treated equally and where the surrounding countryside is not ravaged by irresponsible mining. And so he comes up with a plan. In rural India, where many people cling to age-old customs and gender inequality and discrimination are encouraged, Sundar manages to convince the people of his village to welcome every girl born with the planting of 111 trees. His efforts have turned a desert village into a green oasis that is safe and prosperous for girls. And his heroic actions confirm that the ability to impact our communities in a positive way is not beyond anyone's reach."--.
E 344 BECBecker, Helaine author. An equal shot : how the law title IX changed America. First edition.
"A nonfiction picture book introduction to the history and importance of Title IX as civil rights legislature"--.
E 362 PIMPimentel, Annette Bay. All the way to the top : how one girl's fight for Americans with disabilities changed everything. Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks Explore, [2020].
"Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change--even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things . . . Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And, without her wheelchair, she climbed. All the way to the top!"--Provided by publisher.
E 371 MALMaloney, Brenna, author. Schools around the world. First edition.
"This book shows the many ways people learn around the world"--.
E 371 YOUYousafzai, Malala, 1997-. Malala's magic pencil. 1st ed., October 2017. New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2017.
"As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true"--OCLC.
E 379.2 TONTonatiuh, Duncan. Separate is never equal : Sylvia Mendez & her family's fight for desegregation. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014.
"Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California"--Provided by publisher.
E 394.2 CHIChin, Steven A., 1959-. Dragon Parade : a Chinese New Year story. Austin, Tex. : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c1993.
E 394.261 FLAFlanagan, Alice K. Chinese New Year. Minneapolis, MN : Compass Point Books, 2004.
How did the Chinese New Year begin? -- The story of a wild beast -- Getting ready for the new year -- Saying good-bye to the old year -- The New Year's Eve feast -- Happy New Year's Day! -- The Lantern Festival and Golden Dragon Parade -- Things you might see during Chinese New Year -- What you can do during Chinese New Year. All about the history of the Chinese New Year, and how the holiday is celebrated today.
E 394.2612 ALOAloian, Molly. Kwanzaa. New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009.
What is Kwanzaa? -- How it began -- Kwanzaa principles -- Kwanzaa symbols -- What they mean -- Getting ready! -- Seven candles -- Unity -- Self-determination -- Working together -- Sharing wealth -- Purpose -- Creativity -- Faith. Introduces Kwanzaa, and discusses its origins as a holiday designed to celebrate the African American heritage, Kwanzaa principles and symbols, and the celebration of each of the seven days of the holiday.
E 618 OHAO'Hair, Margaret, author. You are enough : a book about inclusion. First edition.
"It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind"--.
E 636 MALMaloney, Brenna, author. Pets around the world. First edition.
Our best friends -- Pets that swim, pets that fly -- Furry friends, scales with tails -- Uncommon companions -- If you lived here -- A closer look. "This book shows young readers some of the many ways people take care of their pets around the world"--.
E 641 HERHerrington, Lisa M., author. Desserts around the world. First edition.
Cool cakes and cookies -- Breakfast for dessert -- Popular pies and pastries -- Desserts for different tastes -- If you lived here -- A closer look. "This book shows young readers some of the many ways people eat dessert around the world"--.
E 641 WANWang, Andrea. Magic ramen : the story of Momofuku Ando. 1st ed. New York, NY : Little Bee Books , [2019].
An illustrated story of how Momofuku Andō invented instant ramen.
E 759.972 BROBrown, Monica, 1969-. Frida Kahlo and her animalitos. Zürich, Switzerland : North South, [2017].
"Chronicles Frida's life--from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters--... and the animals that inspired her along the way."--Book jacket.
E 759.972 MORMorales, Yuyi. Viva Frida. 1st ed. New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2014.
Introduces the reader to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
E 786.2 ENGEngle, Margarita. Dancing hands : how Teresa Carreño played the piano for President Lincoln. New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019].
"Tell[s] the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln"--Provided by publisher.
E 796.1 PERPerritano, John, author. Games around the world. First edition.
"This book introduces young readers to some of the many ways people play games around the world"--.
E 796.332 BARBarber, Tiki, 1975-. Game day. 1st ed. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2005.
Playing on the same football team at school, twins Tiki and Ronde Barber are best friends, but when Tiki gets seven long touchdown runs, Ronde can't help feeling bad when his brother gets all the glory.
E 796.332 BARBarber, Tiki, 1975-. Teammates. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2006.
"A story of teamwork and perseverance based on the childhood of National Football League stars and twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber"--Provided by publisher.
E 811 GREGreenfield, Eloise. Night on Neighborhood Street. New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Puffin Books, 1996, c1991.
A collection of poems exploring the sounds, sights, and emotions enlivening a black neighborhood during the course of one evening.
E 973 CORCortez, Rio, author. The ABCs of Black history.
"B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It's a story of big ideas--P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments--G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures--H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It's an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc"--.
E 974 STIStiefel, Chana, 1968- author. Let Liberty rise : how America's schoolchildren helped save the Statue of Liberty. First edition.
"The true story of how schoolchildren helped fund the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York City."--.
E 975 SORSorell, Traci. We are grateful : otsaliheliga. Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2018].
"The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah"--Amazon.
E PB NF FERFerrara, Jeanette, author. Lunch around the world. First edition.
Lunch Time! -- What's on the menu? -- Packed lunches -- Home cooking -- If you lived here -- A closer look. "This book shows the many different ways people eat lunch around the world"--.
E PB NF HOOHood, Susan, 1954-. Shaking things up : 14 young women who changed the world. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018].
"[Shares stories of] fourteen inspiring young [female] rebels ... who broke down walls to pursue their interests, talents, and rights. They fought fires, discovered prehistoric animals, circled the globe, braved Nazis, championed sports, changed the way we eat, integrated schools, improved medicine [and more]"--page four.
E PB 394 FORFord, Juwanda G. K is for Kwanzaa : a Kwanzaa alphabet book. Scholastic, c1997.
Celebrates the African-American holiday Kwanzaa by introducing related words from A to Z, including Africa, bendera, dashiki, and yams.
E PB 394 KIMKimmel, Eric A. Hanukkah bear. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, [2013].
On the first night of Hanukkah, Old Bear wanders into Bubba Brayna's house and receives a delicious helping of potato latkes when she mistakes him for the rabbi. Includes a recipe for latkes.
E PB 394 MEDMedearis, Angela Shelf, 1956-. Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story. Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., 2000.
When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt.
E PB 394 SINAditi Wardhan Singh. Sparkles of joy : a children's book that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Glen Allen, Virginia : Raising World Children, LLC, 2020.
E PB 463 MUNMuñoz, Isabel. Es mío = : it's mine. New York : Scholastic Inc., c2005.
Eric and Julieta get into lots of trouble while drawing with crayons.
ER PB NF NELNelson, Vaunda Micheaux. Dream march : Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on Washington.
An inspiring biography introducing children to the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the historic march on Washington in 1963.
SMALL E 394.261 ELIEliot, Hannah. Lunar New Year. 1st Little Simon ed. New York : Little Simon, 2018.
"Introduces Lunar New Year, describing the food, decorations, and activities of the holiday"--OCLC.
"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.
E 296.4 FISFishman, Cathy Goldberg. On Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Minneapolis : Kar-Ben Pub., c2006.
Discusses the significance of Sukkot, an autumn holiday celebrating the harvest.
E 296.4 GANGaneri, Anita, 1961-. The Hanukkah story. North Mankato, Minn: Smart Apple Media, 2004.
The story of how Judah saved the Jews and their beliefs from King Antiochus. Also includes Hanukkah customs, potato latkes recipe, and instructions for the game of dreidel.
E 296.4 GANGaneri, Anita, 1961-. The Passover story. North Mankato, Minn: Smart Apple Media, 2004.
The story of Moses and how he helped the Jews escape from Egypt to the Promised Land. Also includes Passover and Seder customs, charoset recipe, and a Passover song.
E 297.3 WHIWhitman, Sylvia, 1961-. Under the Ramadan moon. Chicago : Whitman, 2008.
An illustrated introduction to Ramadan, one of the most special months in the Islamic year.
E 304 PETPeters, Lisa Westberg, author. We are a garden : a story of how diversity took root in America. First edition.
Publisher Annotation: The wind blew in a girl and her clan, where herds of mammoths still wandered the frozen tundra. It later blew a boy and his family across frigid waters, and they spread across the new land. Over time, the wind continued to disperse newcomers from all directions. It blew in men who hoped to find gold, and slave ships, and immigrant families. And so it continued, for generations and generations. Here is a moving and tender picture book that beautifully examines centuries of North American history and its people.
E 305 BROBrockenbrough, Martha, author. I am an American : the Wong Kim Ark story. First edition.
"A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen"--.
E 305 SINSingh, Rina, 1955- author. 111 trees : how one village celebrates the birth of every girl.
"A boy grows up to bring positive change to his village in India. This story is true, and it started with a boy named Sundar. After the deaths of his mother, and later his daughter, Sundar Paliwal knows what he has to do. He is determined to live in a place where girls and boys are treated equally and where the surrounding countryside is not ravaged by irresponsible mining. And so he comes up with a plan. In rural India, where many people cling to age-old customs and gender inequality and discrimination are encouraged, Sundar manages to convince the people of his village to welcome every girl born with the planting of 111 trees. His efforts have turned a desert village into a green oasis that is safe and prosperous for girls. And his heroic actions confirm that the ability to impact our communities in a positive way is not beyond anyone's reach."--.
E 344 BECBecker, Helaine author. An equal shot : how the law title IX changed America. First edition.
"A nonfiction picture book introduction to the history and importance of Title IX as civil rights legislature"--.
E 362 PIMPimentel, Annette Bay. All the way to the top : how one girl's fight for Americans with disabilities changed everything. Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks Explore, [2020].
"Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change--even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things . . . Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And, without her wheelchair, she climbed. All the way to the top!"--Provided by publisher.
E 371 MALMaloney, Brenna, author. Schools around the world. First edition.
"This book shows the many ways people learn around the world"--.
E 371 YOUYousafzai, Malala, 1997-. Malala's magic pencil. 1st ed., October 2017. New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2017.
"As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true"--OCLC.
E 379.2 TONTonatiuh, Duncan. Separate is never equal : Sylvia Mendez & her family's fight for desegregation. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014.
"Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California"--Provided by publisher.
E 394.2 CHIChin, Steven A., 1959-. Dragon Parade : a Chinese New Year story. Austin, Tex. : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c1993.
E 394.261 FLAFlanagan, Alice K. Chinese New Year. Minneapolis, MN : Compass Point Books, 2004.
How did the Chinese New Year begin? -- The story of a wild beast -- Getting ready for the new year -- Saying good-bye to the old year -- The New Year's Eve feast -- Happy New Year's Day! -- The Lantern Festival and Golden Dragon Parade -- Things you might see during Chinese New Year -- What you can do during Chinese New Year. All about the history of the Chinese New Year, and how the holiday is celebrated today.
E 394.2612 ALOAloian, Molly. Kwanzaa. New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009.
What is Kwanzaa? -- How it began -- Kwanzaa principles -- Kwanzaa symbols -- What they mean -- Getting ready! -- Seven candles -- Unity -- Self-determination -- Working together -- Sharing wealth -- Purpose -- Creativity -- Faith. Introduces Kwanzaa, and discusses its origins as a holiday designed to celebrate the African American heritage, Kwanzaa principles and symbols, and the celebration of each of the seven days of the holiday.
E 618 OHAO'Hair, Margaret, author. You are enough : a book about inclusion. First edition.
"It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind"--.
E 636 MALMaloney, Brenna, author. Pets around the world. First edition.
Our best friends -- Pets that swim, pets that fly -- Furry friends, scales with tails -- Uncommon companions -- If you lived here -- A closer look. "This book shows young readers some of the many ways people take care of their pets around the world"--.
E 641 HERHerrington, Lisa M., author. Desserts around the world. First edition.
Cool cakes and cookies -- Breakfast for dessert -- Popular pies and pastries -- Desserts for different tastes -- If you lived here -- A closer look. "This book shows young readers some of the many ways people eat dessert around the world"--.
E 641 WANWang, Andrea. Magic ramen : the story of Momofuku Ando. 1st ed. New York, NY : Little Bee Books , [2019].
An illustrated story of how Momofuku Andō invented instant ramen.
E 759.972 BROBrown, Monica, 1969-. Frida Kahlo and her animalitos. Zürich, Switzerland : North South, [2017].
"Chronicles Frida's life--from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters--... and the animals that inspired her along the way."--Book jacket.
E 759.972 MORMorales, Yuyi. Viva Frida. 1st ed. New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2014.
Introduces the reader to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
E 786.2 ENGEngle, Margarita. Dancing hands : how Teresa Carreño played the piano for President Lincoln. New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019].
"Tell[s] the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln"--Provided by publisher.
E 796.1 PERPerritano, John, author. Games around the world. First edition.
"This book introduces young readers to some of the many ways people play games around the world"--.
E 796.332 BARBarber, Tiki, 1975-. Game day. 1st ed. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2005.
Playing on the same football team at school, twins Tiki and Ronde Barber are best friends, but when Tiki gets seven long touchdown runs, Ronde can't help feeling bad when his brother gets all the glory.
E 796.332 BARBarber, Tiki, 1975-. Teammates. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2006.
"A story of teamwork and perseverance based on the childhood of National Football League stars and twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber"--Provided by publisher.
E 811 GREGreenfield, Eloise. Night on Neighborhood Street. New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Puffin Books, 1996, c1991.
A collection of poems exploring the sounds, sights, and emotions enlivening a black neighborhood during the course of one evening.
E 973 CORCortez, Rio, author. The ABCs of Black history.
"B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It's a story of big ideas--P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments--G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures--H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It's an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc"--.
E 974 STIStiefel, Chana, 1968- author. Let Liberty rise : how America's schoolchildren helped save the Statue of Liberty. First edition.
"The true story of how schoolchildren helped fund the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York City."--.
E 975 SORSorell, Traci. We are grateful : otsaliheliga. Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2018].
"The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah"--Amazon.
E PB NF FERFerrara, Jeanette, author. Lunch around the world. First edition.
Lunch Time! -- What's on the menu? -- Packed lunches -- Home cooking -- If you lived here -- A closer look. "This book shows the many different ways people eat lunch around the world"--.
E PB NF HOOHood, Susan, 1954-. Shaking things up : 14 young women who changed the world. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018].
"[Shares stories of] fourteen inspiring young [female] rebels ... who broke down walls to pursue their interests, talents, and rights. They fought fires, discovered prehistoric animals, circled the globe, braved Nazis, championed sports, changed the way we eat, integrated schools, improved medicine [and more]"--page four.
E PB 394 FORFord, Juwanda G. K is for Kwanzaa : a Kwanzaa alphabet book. Scholastic, c1997.
Celebrates the African-American holiday Kwanzaa by introducing related words from A to Z, including Africa, bendera, dashiki, and yams.
E PB 394 KIMKimmel, Eric A. Hanukkah bear. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, [2013].
On the first night of Hanukkah, Old Bear wanders into Bubba Brayna's house and receives a delicious helping of potato latkes when she mistakes him for the rabbi. Includes a recipe for latkes.
E PB 394 MEDMedearis, Angela Shelf, 1956-. Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story. Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., 2000.
When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt.
E PB 394 SINAditi Wardhan Singh. Sparkles of joy : a children's book that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Glen Allen, Virginia : Raising World Children, LLC, 2020.
E PB 463 MUNMuñoz, Isabel. Es mío = : it's mine. New York : Scholastic Inc., c2005.
Eric and Julieta get into lots of trouble while drawing with crayons.
ER PB NF NELNelson, Vaunda Micheaux. Dream march : Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on Washington.
An inspiring biography introducing children to the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the historic march on Washington in 1963.
SMALL E 394.261 ELIEliot, Hannah. Lunar New Year. 1st Little Simon ed. New York : Little Simon, 2018.
"Introduces Lunar New Year, describing the food, decorations, and activities of the holiday"--OCLC.