Ridgway Public Library

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Hannah and Abba-Hebrew for "Dad"-are spending time together in nature on Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish Arbor Day. As Abba rests under a carob tree, Hannah declares that she wants to climb a tree. The carob tree's trunk is too skinny, but can she climb a eucalyptus tree or a pine tree or an olive tree? When each poses a challenge-for being too...

A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques.

"Count up to ten in this bilingual picture book celebrating Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh"--

As summer ends and fall settles in, a family prepares to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. It s time to pick apples, make cards, light the candles, and eat brisket to ring in the new year!

Ramadan comes every year. Let's fast, help people in need, and end the month by feasting with family and friends!

Introduces the holiday of Thanksgiving and some of the ways in which it is celebrated, explaining the origin and meaning behind such symbols as the turkey.

Describes the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns and other customs connected to this holiday, as well as discussing the cultivation and uses of pumpkins.

In Passover, young readers will learn about this Jewish holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Passover, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Passover online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

"Rosh Hashanah is a special holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Readers will learn that Jews celebrate by enjoying festive meals, eating symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, attending synagogue services, and more" --

Contains easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of St. Patrick's Day treats, from shamrock cookies and rainbow layer cakes to fancy cupcakes and pistachio muffins.