Books like Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: With Honey, Prayers, and the Shofar
Award winning
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Independence Day: With Parades, Picnics, and Fireworks
Deborah Heiligman, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse Independence Day celebrations globally.
Encourages understanding of cultural and historical significance.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Ideal for family reading, fosters conversation about traditions.

Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Independence Day: With Parades, Picnics, and Fireworks
Deborah Heiligman, 2007
Award winning
How Do Apples Grow?
Deborah Heiligman, Betsy Maestro, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Explains science behind apple growth engagingly.
Encourages curiosity and knowledge in natural processes.
Supports developmental understanding of biology.
Interactive reading for children and parents.

How Do Apples Grow?
Deborah Heiligman, Betsy Maestro, 1996
Award winning
Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Linda Elovitz Marshall, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Rosh Hashanah through engaging, family-centered narrative.
Teaches values of reflection and renewal, fostering emotional growth.
Encourages understanding of Jewish traditions and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates parent-child discussion about heritage and values.

Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Linda Elovitz Marshall, 2022
Award winning
The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
Howard Schwartz, 2000
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging Jewish folklore enchants and educates young readers.
Cultivates cultural awareness and appreciation of traditions.
Stimulates imagination through magical storytelling.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.

The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
Howard Schwartz, 2000
Award winning
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures joyful essence of childhood adventures.
Encourages teamwork and community building.
Enhances empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates imagination through vibrant storytelling.

The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
A Taste of the World: What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe
Little Gestalten, Beth Walrond, 2019
80 pages
Why to read
Explores global cuisines and culture vividly.
Encourages appreciation of cultural diversity.
Enhances geographical knowledge and curiosity.
Supports social studies learning objectives.

A Taste of the World: What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe
Little Gestalten, Beth Walrond, 2019
Award winning
The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Festive story ignites the magic of Christmas.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading times.
Boosts vocabulary with engaging holiday-themed words.
Supports understanding of cultural holiday traditions.

The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
Hanukkah: Festivals and Holidays
June Behrens, 1983
31 pages
Why to read
Explores Hanukkah traditions through engaging storytelling.
Enhances cultural understanding and diversity awareness.
Supports developmental learning about festivals and history.
Encourages family bonding over holiday reading.
