Juvenile & Young Adult / Themes / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious

A Sweet Meeting on Mimouna Night

by Allison Ofanansky & Rotem Teplow

Set in Morocco, this sweet story of friendship and shared customs between a Jewish family and their Muslim neighbors provides a great introduction to the Moroccan Jewish holiday of Mimouna.

It’s Mimouna —...

Behind the Mask - A Magical Scarecrow's Purim Adventure

by Auntie Lynn

Following on from The Israeli Magical Scarecrow's Chanukah Adventure, Jaffa, the Israeli Magical Scarecrow, and his friend Moshe the mule decide to join in the Purim festivities. Jaffa sets about making a mask...

I Love You More Than Moldy Ham

by Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis

When a young monster sets out to create a gourmet dinner for someone special, he squelches through marsh and muck to find just the right ingredients, from beetle knees to plump slugs to chicken teeth! But who...

Here Is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays

by Lesléa Newman & Susan Gal

Here is the world, ever changing and new,

Spinning with joy at the wonder of you!

Here Is the World is a joyous celebration of the Jewish holidays throughout the year for young children. Beginning with the weekly...

Sadri Returns to Bali

by Elisabeth Waldmeier & Susan Tuttle-Laube

With beautiful illustrations done in the traditional Balinese style, this multicultural children's book celebrates an important Balinese festival.

The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order)...

The Nativity

by Douglas Schnurr

This is the final book in the series of three. Triumphant birth of the Christ child, Jesus.

The Nativity

by Douglas Schnurr

This is the second book in the series. A continuation of the untold love story of Mary and Joseph before their journey to Bethlehem.

The Nativity

by Douglas Schnurr

This is the first book in the set of three. It is a children's book about the untold love story of Mary and Joseph.

King Cake for Cassius

by Diane R. Boyle & Kenny Boggs Ii

Children will learn the meaning of Mardi Gras as told by Cassius, an adorable boxer, who loves Mardi Gras. The book begins with children discussing what they're going to "be" for Mardi Gras. Cassius overhears...

Lily's Secret

by Cindy Tingley

This is the story of a little donkey named Lily, who has a secret! One day Lily is visited by an angel, who tells her of a child, a Saviour, who will be born and Lily is the one chosen to take his mother,...

Santa's Tales

by Elisabetta Morandi

Santa’s tales is a collection of fairy tales for the whole family. They are tender, often amusing, sometimes strange and occasionally poetic. They are written for children of all ages, perfect for Christmas...