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Special days in December December 2020
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The Miracle Jar : a Hanukkah story
by Audrey Penn
A family in the Old Country hopes to recreate the miracle of the first Hanukkah by making a small jar of cooking oil last long enough to make a treat for each of the eight nights
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Honeyky Hanukah
by Woody Guthrie
Moving merrily from house to house to gather family and friends for a Hanukah feast at Bubbe's home, a little boy and his dog sing happily together in a story complemented by a CD recording of the author's song as performed by The Klezmatics. Simultaneous eBook.
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Chanukah lights everywhere
by Michael J. Rosen
As a young boy and his sister count all of the brilliant lights around them on each night of Chanukah, they revel in the magic of the season and learn what it means to celebrate Chanukah. Reprint.
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The dreidel that wouldn't spin : a toyshop tale of Hanukkah
by Martha Seif Simpson
Offering for sale the most beautiful dreidel he has ever seen, a shopkeeper watches as the dreidel refuses to spin for two children who insist they must own it, but when a child possessing the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart comes along, his efforts are more successful. By the author of What NOT to Give Your Mom on Mother's Day.
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Simon and the bear : a Hanukkah tale
by Eric A. Kimmel
When his ship bound for America sinks and strands him on an ice floe, young Simon lights the first candle of Hanukkah and is joined by a friendly bear who keeps him warm throughout an eight-night vigil. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. 25,000 first printing.
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Chita's Christmas tree
by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
Papa and Chita leave downtown Baltimore in a buggy to find a Christmas tree in the deep woods
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Spot's first Christmas
by Eric Hill
Spot is so excited after helping wrap presents and decorate the tree, that Sally, his mother, has trouble getting him to go to bed. Reissue.
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The very snowy Christmas
by Diana Hendry
When Little Mouse ventures out on Christmas Eve in search of holly with big red berries for which to decorate the Christmas tree, he gets frightened by a number of things he sees, but Big Mouse is able to explain everything and he learns that all those things aren't scary at all.
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Dream snow
by Eric Carle
A board book edition of a contemporary holiday classic incorporates sturdy novelty elements, including peek-a-boo critters hidden beneath lift-flaps, a shimmering decorated tree and glittery snowflakes on the cover. By the best-selling creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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The sound of Kwanzaa
by Dimitrea Tokunbo
The traditions and principles of Kwanzaa are presented in this inspirational picture book for beginning readers, enhanced with bright illustrations, lively verse, and a no-bake recipe for a tasty holiday treat.
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Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story
by Angela Shelf Medearis
When they are given the task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa, in a story with information on Kwanzaa and African weaving. Reprint.
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My first Kwanzaa
by Karen Katz
A comprehensive introduction to Kwanzaa and the diverse traditions that inspire it explains how family, friends and community are celebrated throughout its seven days.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Kwanzaa!
by Rex Perry
An African American boy and his family celebrate Kwanzaa in a rhyming text inspired by the popular Christmas song, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas."
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Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa
by Donna L. Washington
Wanting to celebrate the feast of Karamu, L’il Rabbit searches for a gift for his grandmother when she is sick during Kwanzaa, but ends up surprising her with the best gift of all--the gift of togetherness. 20,000 first printing.
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