The sacred month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Children’s books about preparing dishes for iftar, giving donations to people in need, prayers at the mosque, the festival of Eid al-Fitr. And sweet recipe for a rose and cardamon cake.
Read more…Lunar New Year – It’s the Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year – it’s the Year of the Horse.
Horses in Chinese history and mythology, videos of San Francisco and Bangkok, lucky symbols of the New Year, children’s books, fun food to celebrate the holiday.
Haitian Freedom Soup – Soup Joumou
Freedom Soup is one of our favorite books for Black History Month, an immigrant story about Haiti, and multi-generational cooking with family and friends! “Freedom Soup” is Soup Joumou, celebrating end of slavery and independence of Haiti. Cook up a batch of this delicious winter soup.
Read more…Christmas Around the World Children’s Books
Books at Christmas are great to share! Here’s 12 fun children’s books about Christmas around the world, from snowy Scandinavia to beach weather Australia, Paris, New York City, recipes for holiday treats and details of Christmas celebrations worldwide.
Read more…When Stars Are Scattered
True story, graphic novel of two brothers Omar and Hassan, little boys separated from their mother after their village was attacked, they ended up in a refugee camp in Kenya. It’s an amazing story of hope, persistence, people helping each other, international aid agencies – and they came to America.
Read more…Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2 is the Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and Latino communities around the United States. Children’s books to read and recipes to make – Mexican chocolate brownies, pan de muerto, hot chocolate and tamales.
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