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Author
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
The vicar of a nearby village persuades Agatha Raisin to help publicize a church fete. Agatha brings out the crowds for the fete, but there's more going on than innocent village fun. Several of the offerings in the jam-tasting booth turn out to be poisoned, and the festive family event becomes the scene of two murders. Along with her young and (much to her dismay) pretty sidekick, Toni, Agatha must uncover the truth behind the jam tampering, keep...
Author
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
AD 580L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day.
Publisher
Amulet Books
Language
English
Description
"Once upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
AD 670L
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations-and nothing says celebration like a feast. All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't...
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
AD 590L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A white ram, made on the sixth day of creation, waits patiently in the garden of Eden until the time is right, then runs to save a certain child in fulfillment of God's plan.
Author
Series
Maya and Neel's India adventure volume 1
Publisher
Culture Groove
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Join Maya, Neel, and their pet squirrel, Chintu, as they visit their Aunty Eesha in India to celebrate 5 days of Diwali. Learn about Dhanteras (day 1), Choti Diwali (day 2), Diwali (day 3), Saal Mubarak (day 4), and Bhai Dooj (day 5) in this fun and beautifully illustrated story. Learn also about food, language and cultural elements of India while making two new best friends.
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
AD 520L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Lexile measure
AD 590L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this beautiful picture book about the Jewish holiday Mimouna, Miriam can't wait to make the traditional holiday pancakes, moufleta. Miriam's neighbor Jasmine, who is Muslim, shares a sack of flour to make the delicious treat, and the new friends celebrate the holiday together" --
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"It looks like someone took a big bite out of the moon--and that marks the beginning of Ramadan! As her Abba and Ammi prepare for their month-long fast, Aliya has a secret: she's going to fast, too! Even though Ammi told her she's not allowed to until she turns thirteen. At school, Aliya starts her secret fast full of determination. She skips lunch, despite her rumbling tummy, and doesn't give in even when she's offered a birthday cupcake with sprinkles!...
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
155 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
After turning up late to each and every meeting, Tallulah Tickle has one last chance to keep her place in the witches' circle. To prove herself she must prepare a mouth-watering midnight feast for the other witches in just three days--and there's a catch. They've ordered Tallulah to make their favorite meals...but they won't tell her what they are! Tallulah has always been a terrible cook and, to make matters even worse, wicked witch Gertrude Higgins...
19) Rabia's Eid
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.