Juvenile / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious

Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns and Stars!

by Betty Reynolds – Tuttle Publishing (April 15, 2014)

This multicultural children's book is full of Japanese holidays, culture, language and stories!

The people of Japan love to celebrate. In fact, they love it so much they have a day of celebration, whether it's...

Chinese New Year

by Jen Sookfong Lee – Orca Book Publishers (October 02, 2017)

From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, Chinese New Year is a snapshot of Chinese culture....

Pride

by Robin Stevenson – Orca Book Publishers (April 19, 2016)

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular...

Imagine You Were There... Winning the Vote for Women

by Caryn Jenner – Kingfisher (August 21, 2019)

The Imagine You Were There... series celebrates events that changed the world and the people who made them happen. 2019 sees the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment giving women the vote in...

Red, White, and Boom!

by Lee Wardlaw & Huy Voun Lee – Henry Holt and Co. (Byr) (April 09, 2012)

A multicultural celebration of July 4th, Lee Wardlaw and Huy Voun Lee's Red, White, and Boom!

Fireflies flit

Sparklers spit

Pinwheels spin

Goosebump skin

It's the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a...

Funny Bones

by Duncan Tonatiuh – Abrams Books for Young Readers (August 24, 2015)

Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras—skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities—came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852–1913)....

Chinese New Year

by Jen Sookfong Lee – Orca Book Publishers (October 02, 2017)

From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, Chinese New Year is a snapshot of Chinese culture....

Pride

by Robin Stevenson – Orca Book Publishers (April 18, 2016)

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular...

Japanese Traditions: Rice Cakes, Cherry Blossoms and Matsuri: A Year of Seasonal Japanese Festivities

by Setsu Broderick & Willamarie Moore – Tuttle Publishing (August 20, 2013)

Packed with colorful illustrations and fun facts about Japanese culture, celebrations, language and history, this multicultural children's books will delight children and parents alike!

A wonderful look at Japanese...

Filipino Celebrations: A treasury of Feasts and Festivals

by Liana Romulo & Corazon Dandan-Albano – Tuttle Publishing (June 26, 2012)

This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories!

In the Philippines, people love to celebrate—holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful...

On Remembrance Day

by Eleanor Creasey – Dundurn (August 19, 2014)

Most Canadian families have lost loved ones in war, and Canada has developed unique ways of demonstrating respect and honouring its war dead and veterans. This engaging and easy to read reference book provides...

How to Talk to Dads

by Alec Greven & Kei Acedera – HarperCollins (April 21, 2009)

Never underestimate the power of the father!

You may think you know all the tricks, but ten-year-old Alec Greven knows that when it comes to dads, you have to be on your toes. Some dads are strict, and some are...