Frank Carlson Library

When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he's rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport--and also on avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying. Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he'll miss...

Hang the stockings and sings some carols - it's Christmas time! Come inside and learn all about this popular seasonal celebration, from its ancient Christian roots to the holiday extravaganza it has become today. Young readers will learn all about Christmas, including its beliefs and customs.

It's Purim! Join Grover and his buddies as they celebrate the holiday, baking hamantaschen, dressing up in costumes, listening to the story of Queen Esther, and making noise with groggers as Haman's name is read.

Omar invites Max to his house for the end of Ramadan. Family, food, and fun are all part of the special day.

Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama and Sita. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

"Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month special from pre-Ramadan decorating, the importance of fasting and volunteering in the community, and the festivities and prayers that continue through the month, ending with...

Emily and Sophie age 9, and Jack age 8, are at Blackthorn Stables, getting ready for the St. Patrick's Day parade. As they are riding their ponies back to the stables, they stumble upon an ancient silver brooch, rumoured to be from the legendary Silver Serpent Schooner. This Spanish ship, laden with gold and treasure, is said to have met its watery grave centuries ago in the mysterious depths of Blackthorn Bay, Galway. But disaster strikes when under...

Diwali is a holiday known as India's "festival of lights." It gets its name from the lamps and candles that people light. Diwali is a time to give thanks. Read about this important holiday as you learn addition and subtraction! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning...

Great Fun! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with The Leprechaun's Handbook and Stories - the perfect St. Patrick's Day book for children.Fun Irish Folklore: Stories from Ireland's Wickedest Leprechaun and Top Tips on Becoming a Leprechaun. About The Leprechaun's Handbook and Stories"Every county has its good and evil spirits, and in Ireland, it's the leprechaun. Strange mischievous little men who put superstitious fear into everyone's heart - whether good...

Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words. Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.