Frank Carlson Library

Symbols of the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa-including harvest fruits and vegetables, the Kwanzaa cup and candles, and the mkeka mat-are the basis of many of the twenty projects in this unique book. Guided by colorful illustrations and using materials that are readily available, even young children will be able to make these easy crafts for a Kwanzaa celebration that is truly special.

When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt.

Most people will have heard of Kwanzaa. Many people are familiar with the bright colors and fun associated with the holiday, but many don't know why or when it's celebrated. Meant to celebrate the unity between African Americans and their African roots, Kwanzaa began in the 1960s. In this book, readers learn about Kwanzaa's creation and the many ways people celebrate this time after the Christmas season. Full-color photographs draw all readers into...

Did you know that Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 every year? Kwanzaa became a holiday in 1966. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Kwanzaa.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! See what role candles play during Kwanzaa. Young readers will learn about the holiday in this fictional story, which pairs with the nonfiction title Holiday Fun.

This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Kwanzaa. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about Kwanzaa principles and rituals of recognition.

"Once, far from now but close to then, a little boy was found in a forest. His name was Moyenda." And so it begins... A young boy lives in a small village in Africa. Adopted by the village years ago, he is excited when merchants come to his village and speak of a wondrous prize. Join Moyenda on his daring quest to find the greatest treasure of all and bring it back to the people he loves. This beautifully illustrated read-to-me tale for ages 3-8 is...

Amazing Annabelle Learns About the December Holidays It's the month of December and Annabelle Copeland, along with her fellow Melville Elementary students, discover the importance of three major holiday celebrations: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. During their Hanukkah celebration, two Jewish students bring in latkes to Mrs. Mitchell's class for them to taste and enjoy. They also teach the traditional dreidel game to the class. As the class learns...

Do your readers want to make their own paper kinara pop-up card? The kinara is an important part of Kwanzaa. Readers follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Kwanzaa. Readers will learn to make a lion, a mkeka (the mat used in Kwanzaa celebrations), and more.

There's no place like home for the holidays! Join in a special Sesame Street celebration in this all-new multicultural book for kids! 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, Abby Cadabby, and more friends with festivities on Sesame Street! From Thanksgiving and Eid al-Fitr, to...