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We all Celebrate: Books for the Holiday season

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The ending of one year and the beginning of the next marks lots of holidays for different people who originally came from different places but are now all Canadians together. Here are a few titles to get you started on exploring the many ways we get together with family and community to celebrate.

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Bruce County Public Library

15 items

15 items

Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

A Little Book About the Different Holidays That Bring Us Together

by Manning, Craig

Picture Book - 2021

No matter what holidays you celebrate during the most wonderful time of the year, love, family, togetherness, and giving are universal. In this diversity ...Show more No matter what holidays you celebrate during the most wonderful time of the year, love, family, togetherness, and giving are universal. In this diversity book for kids, share in the joy with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and more friends with festivities on Sesame Street! From Thanksgiving and Eid al-Fitr, to Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year's, this special picture book is a heartfelt celebration of different cultures and holidays from around the world. Featuring new and international Sesame Street characters, this sweet story proves that the things everyone cherishes are the same ... because there's no place like home for the holidays. Show less

No matter what holidays you celebrate during the most wonderful time of the year, love, family, togetherness, and giving are universal. In this diversity ...Show more No matter what holidays you celebrate during the most wonderful time of the year, love, family, togetherness, and giving are universal. In this diversity book for kids, share in the joy with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and more friends with festivities on Sesame Street! From Thanksgiving and Eid al-Fitr, to Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year's, this special picture book is a heartfelt celebration of different cultures and holidays from around the world. Featuring new and international Sesame Street characters, this sweet story proves that the things everyone cherishes are the same ... because there's no place like home for the holidays. Show less

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Hanukkah

Hanukkah

by Pettiford, Rebecca

Picture Book - 2014

This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the things people do to celebrate. This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the things people do to celebrate. Show less

This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the things people do to celebrate. This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the things people do to celebrate. Show less

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Max & Ruby's Happy Holidays Treasury

Max & Ruby's Happy Holidays Treasury

Picture Book - 2014

A collection of eight stories featuring Ruby and her little brother Max as they share a variety of adventures. A collection of eight stories featuring Ruby and her little brother Max as they share a variety of adventures. Show less

A collection of eight stories featuring Ruby and her little brother Max as they share a variety of adventures. A collection of eight stories featuring Ruby and her little brother Max as they share a variety of adventures. Show less

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Merry Christmas, Anne

Merry Christmas, Anne

Inspired by Anne of Green Gables

by George, K.

Picture Book - 2021

It's Anne's first Christmas in Avonlea, and she is thankful for so many things. But most of all, she's thankful for her kindred spirits. She's also excite...Show more It's Anne's first Christmas in Avonlea, and she is thankful for so many things. But most of all, she's thankful for her kindred spirits. She's also excited (and a little nervous) about reciting at tonight's Christmas concert. Can Anne overcome her nerves, make her kindred spirits proud and think of a way to show her appreciation for the people she loves? Show less

It's Anne's first Christmas in Avonlea, and she is thankful for so many things. But most of all, she's thankful for her kindred spirits. She's also excite...Show more It's Anne's first Christmas in Avonlea, and she is thankful for so many things. But most of all, she's thankful for her kindred spirits. She's also excited (and a little nervous) about reciting at tonight's Christmas concert. Can Anne overcome her nerves, make her kindred spirits proud and think of a way to show her appreciation for the people she loves? Show less

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Kevin's Kwanzaa

Kevin's Kwanzaa

by Bullard, Lisa

Picture Book - 2012

Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday. Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday. Show less

Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday. Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday. Show less

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The Christmas Tree

The Christmas Tree

Two Tales for the Holidays

by Richards, David Adams

Book - 2006

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Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf

Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf

by Wolfe, Greg

Picture Book - 2016

When Shmelf, one of Santa's elves, learns that Jewish children do not celebrate Christmas, he investigates and learns all about Hanukkah, then gets a special new task from Santa. When Shmelf, one of Santa's elves, learns that Jewish children do not celebrate Christmas, he investigates and learns all about Hanukkah, then gets a special new task from Santa. Show less

When Shmelf, one of Santa's elves, learns that Jewish children do not celebrate Christmas, he investigates and learns all about Hanukkah, then gets a special new task from Santa. When Shmelf, one of Santa's elves, learns that Jewish children do not celebrate Christmas, he investigates and learns all about Hanukkah, then gets a special new task from Santa. Show less

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

A Canadian Carol

by Becker, Helaine

Picture Book - 2021

It's a holiday party at the Porcupine Cafe, and all the animals are there, singing out to Porcupine for their favourite treats. The bears arrive first and...Show more It's a holiday party at the Porcupine Cafe, and all the animals are there, singing out to Porcupine for their favourite treats. The bears arrive first and demand the traditional figgy pudding. But they are followed by puffins, who request fish; beavers asking for tasty twigs; moose, who demand tasty berries; and squirrels, who lobby for crunchy walnuts. What's a frenzied chef to do? This fun holiday romp will have kids and adults singing along--and inventing their own verses for their OWN favourite foods! Show less

It's a holiday party at the Porcupine Cafe, and all the animals are there, singing out to Porcupine for their favourite treats. The bears arrive first and...Show more It's a holiday party at the Porcupine Cafe, and all the animals are there, singing out to Porcupine for their favourite treats. The bears arrive first and demand the traditional figgy pudding. But they are followed by puffins, who request fish; beavers asking for tasty twigs; moose, who demand tasty berries; and squirrels, who lobby for crunchy walnuts. What's a frenzied chef to do? This fun holiday romp will have kids and adults singing along--and inventing their own verses for their OWN favourite foods! Show less

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My First Kwanzaa

My First Kwanzaa

by Katz, Karen

Picture Book - 2014

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. Show less

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. Show less

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The Christmasaurus

The Christmasaurus

by Fletcher, Tom

Picture Book - 2021

The Christmasaurus is a dinosaur who lives with Santa Claus and his elves at the North Pole. More than anything, he wants to fly with Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve! But no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to figure out how to fly ... The Christmasaurus is a dinosaur who lives with Santa Claus and his elves at the North Pole. More than anything, he wants to fly with Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve! But no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to figure out how to fly ... Show less

The Christmasaurus is a dinosaur who lives with Santa Claus and his elves at the North Pole. More than anything, he wants to fly with Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve! But no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to figure out how to fly ... The Christmasaurus is a dinosaur who lives with Santa Claus and his elves at the North Pole. More than anything, he wants to fly with Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve! But no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to figure out how to fly ... Show less

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Scooby's Scary Christmas!

Scooby's Scary Christmas!

by Howard, Lee

Easy Reader - 2022

It's Christmas Eve, and a scary snow monster is out to ruin the holiday. Can Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred solve the mystery before Christmas morning? It's Christmas Eve, and a scary snow monster is out to ruin the holiday. Can Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred solve the mystery before Christmas morning? Show less

It's Christmas Eve, and a scary snow monster is out to ruin the holiday. Can Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred solve the mystery before Christmas morning? It's Christmas Eve, and a scary snow monster is out to ruin the holiday. Can Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred solve the mystery before Christmas morning? Show less

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A Kwanzaa Holiday Cookbook

A Kwanzaa Holiday Cookbook

by Raabe, Emily

Book - 2002

During Kwanzaa, African Americans celebrate both their heritage in Africa and their lives in America. In this book, students learn how Kwanzaa began in th...Show more During Kwanzaa, African Americans celebrate both their heritage in Africa and their lives in America. In this book, students learn how Kwanzaa began in the 1960's, the meaning of Kwanzaa's seven symbols, and other facts about this important holiday. As part of the lesson, students make Kwanzaa treats such as benne cakes and Kwanzaa cornbread. The recipes are presented with clear, step-by-step instructions that make it easy for kids to bring history to life. Show less

During Kwanzaa, African Americans celebrate both their heritage in Africa and their lives in America. In this book, students learn how Kwanzaa began in th...Show more During Kwanzaa, African Americans celebrate both their heritage in Africa and their lives in America. In this book, students learn how Kwanzaa began in the 1960's, the meaning of Kwanzaa's seven symbols, and other facts about this important holiday. As part of the lesson, students make Kwanzaa treats such as benne cakes and Kwanzaa cornbread. The recipes are presented with clear, step-by-step instructions that make it easy for kids to bring history to life. Show less

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Murray Christmas

Murray Christmas

by Keller, E. G.

Picture Book - 2022

Murray the "patrol dog" is alarmed by the holiday changes--from the tree indoors and the socks by the fireplace to the peculiar person who pops up in the living room in the middle of the night. Murray the "patrol dog" is alarmed by the holiday changes--from the tree indoors and the socks by the fireplace to the peculiar person who pops up in the living room in the middle of the night. Show less

Murray the "patrol dog" is alarmed by the holiday changes--from the tree indoors and the socks by the fireplace to the peculiar person who pops up in the living room in the middle of the night. Murray the "patrol dog" is alarmed by the holiday changes--from the tree indoors and the socks by the fireplace to the peculiar person who pops up in the living room in the middle of the night. Show less

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If I Were Saint Nick

If I Were Saint Nick

A Christmas Story

by Cat in the Hat

Easy Reader - 2022

The Cat in the Hat considers all the ways he would improve on celebrating Christmas if he were to fill in for Saint Nick The Cat in the Hat considers all the ways he would improve on celebrating Christmas if he were to fill in for Saint Nick Show less

The Cat in the Hat considers all the ways he would improve on celebrating Christmas if he were to fill in for Saint Nick The Cat in the Hat considers all the ways he would improve on celebrating Christmas if he were to fill in for Saint Nick Show less

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Joy to the World

Joy to the World

Christmas Stories From Around the Globe

by Pirotta, Saviour

Book - 1998

Presents five folktales related to Christmas, including "The Brave Little Camel" (Syria), "Baby in the Bread" (Malta), "The Gourd...Show more Presents five folktales related to Christmas, including "The Brave Little Camel" (Syria), "Baby in the Bread" (Malta), "The Gourd of Plenty" (Ghana), "Flowers for Jesus" (Mexico), and "Babushka" (Russia). Show less

Presents five folktales related to Christmas, including "The Brave Little Camel" (Syria), "Baby in the Bread" (Malta), "The Gourd...Show more Presents five folktales related to Christmas, including "The Brave Little Camel" (Syria), "Baby in the Bread" (Malta), "The Gourd of Plenty" (Ghana), "Flowers for Jesus" (Mexico), and "Babushka" (Russia). Show less

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