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.
Read more…Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is coming up in September.
This holiday, celebrated in Asia, is fun for families – kids stay up to see the full moon and eat special sweets. Go out and look for Jade Rabbit and Lady Chang in the moon.
Summer’s end: Travel the world with books
Summer is ending, but books are always an open road.
Read your way around the world to far destinations, step into adventures in another place and time, meet artists and look at art, find out why our national parks are so special and plan your next park to visit.
California Coast Redwoods: Ancient wonders saved for future generations
What are the tallest trees on earth – Coast redwoods?
California (and southern Oregon) are only places in the world where coast redwood forests live in the wild.
10 California parks to visit to see magnificent coast redwoods.