Frank Carlson Library

Introduces Thanksgiving, discusses the origins of the holiday, and describes the ways in which Americans celebrate.

A short introduction to this Mexican holiday is presented.

When Groundhog is unable to sleep, he experiences autumn and winter holidays he never knew about, and then he finally falls asleep before Groundhog Day.

Thanksgiving is a unique holiday that very few cultures observe. In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the third Thursday of November. Many people gather with their friends and family for a meal. Some people choose to watch college football games. This book examines typical Thanksgiving traditions, American-style.

Who is a veteran? By exploring the kinds of work that men and women do as they serve in the five branches of the military, we can better appreciate our veterans.

Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there.

The St. Patrick's Day parade is ready to start. The Leprechauns are marching with lots of heart. If you follow along, you'll find laughter and fun - and the luck of the Irish - before the day is done!

While on a Thanksgiving Day errand for her mother, a girl says thank you to all the things around her.

"A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading 'with murderous attention,' must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time trying to understand all that occurs in Minneapolis during...

A young bear and his classmates put on a Thanksgiving play for their parents and friends. When the class bully forgets his lines, the young bear unselfishly comes to his aid. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Phonetics Brody is an energetic,...