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Zara's New Eid Dress

Nafisah Abdul-Rahim

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Zara loves all the festivities of Ramadan and Eid. She enjoys visiting with her friends at the mosque and sampling delicious foods from around the world. But one of her favorite things is shopping for her Eid dress. In past years, she wore similar outfits as her friends from different ethnic backgrounds. This year, she wants something uniquely her own. Zara envisions a dress that represents her heritage and her style, a reflection of her culture as an African American Muslim. This picture book for children shares the story of Azra as she seeks the perfect dress for Eid, while offering insight into her Muslim culture.

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It's Holi!

Sanyukta Mathur

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Getting ready for Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, young Nikhil is nervous about the festivities until his family comes up with a silly solution for him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone.

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St. Patrick's Day

Ann Rockwell

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Mrs. Madoff's students celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by making class presentations about the history of the holiday and Irish traditions and culture.

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Meet the Hamantaschen: A Purim Mystery

Alan Silberberg

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There's a problem with Purim!

The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined hamantaschen--

DETECTIVES!

Right. Three determined DETECTIVES are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, the detectives uncover the facts so the true story of Purim can be told.

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Moon's Ramadan

Natasha Khan Kazi

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It's Ramadan, the month of peace, and Moon watches over Ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut.

In Egypt, India, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates, in Somalia, New Zealand, and Indonesia, in Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less.

Cleverly blending glimpses of different countries' celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, Moon's Ramadan makes Ramadan, one of the world's most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. Includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter.

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Happy Holi!

Chitra Sounder

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Friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph of goodness and love over evil in Holi, the Festival of Colors

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Peppa Loves St. Patrick's Day

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Peppa learns about and celebrates St. Patrick's Day. Includes a special fact sheet in the back. Based on the hit show on Nick Jr.

Peppa and George are going to Ireland for an Irish-dancing festival!

But when the band forget their instruments, will Peppa's new Irish four-leaf clover be able to bring them some luck?

This brand-new story features a glittery cover and is the perfect introduction to Ireland and St. Patrick's Day for little Peppa fans.

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Purim Chicken

Margery Cuyler

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The animals are putting on a Purim play. Moo will be Mordecai. Neigh will be the king of Persia. Cluck wants to be Queen Esther, but Quack knows all the lines and gets the part. But then Quack disappears! Can Cluck find the courage of Queen Esther to rescue Quack and save the show?

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Eid for Nylah

Nizrana Farook

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Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes on her street, but something is very different today . . .

Families are creating decorations or making food, trying on new clothes, and decorating their hands with henna. Everyone is very busy, and they won't let Nylah help! But why does nobody have any time to play? All is finally revealed as the community comes together for a big Eid celebration, where everyone is welcome - especially Nylah!

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Holi Hai!

Chitra Sounder

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Gauri is excited to splash colors on everyone for Holi. But when she doesn't get her favorite color, Gauri gets mad. Will she find a way to overcome her anger and join in the festivities?

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