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When a winter storm cancels his flight, Everett the palm tree must come up with a new plan if he wants to become a famous Christmas tree

When positive words prove hard to come by in his bustling town, Jerome shares holiday wishes with his community by stringing joyful words on a tree.

Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate African American culture and identity. Every year from December 26 to January 1, friends and families gather to light the seven candles of the kinara and throw a large community party called a karamu to honor their ancestors and heritage. Join Daphne and Alistair (and their mom and dad!) as they discover the history of the holiday and what it means to live by the seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa--Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a journey around the world, introducing him to other cultural and religious holidays that celebrate light. He visits space, a desert, mountains, and more, seeing different people, food, and their own unique celebrations before returning home to his own family and menorah. An author's note provides information about Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy Krathong.

It's Christmas Eve. The Martians have hung their stockings and decorated their trees in hopes that Santa will finally visit the red planet. But what are the excited Martians to do when Santa's sleigh shudders and shimmies and stops? Then teeters and totters and drops? It'll take a dose of Christmas magic and some help from the Outer Space Rescue Division to get this holiday back on track. Humorous, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations combine to make a perfect winter read-a-loud, destined to become a classic.

An international look at children's rights, exploring global issues faced by children, encouraging compassion and empathy. When you were born, a song began... So begins this lyrical and unique nonfiction picture book by award-winning children's author Nicola Davies. With tenderness and heart, Nicola introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Noah is confused about Emily's family, so he asks her—who's Pop and who's Dad? Jacob knows a way to explain, but how can he? The penguin book isn't in the library anymore! As the day goes on, everyone is still talking about the mysterious missing book. Ms. Reeves tries to explain why the book is no longer in the library and what all the fuss is about. In the meantime, Jacob hatches a plan to tell the story about Emily's family. This book cleverly weaves two critical societal issues into one story—book banning in schools and LGBTQ+ rights.

The very first Crayon Activist presents this picture book in which she spreads a message of inclusivity, empowerment and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders through The Peach Project and crayons.

Oh, The Things We're For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today's kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare.

In the wake of two devastating world wars, Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady and U.S. delegate to the newly formed United Nations, drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Signed on December 10, 1948, the declaration marked the first time that countries agreed on a comprehensive statement of inalienable human rights. This gorgeous and moving adaptation for children, in honor of the seventy-fifth anniversary of this historic agreement, reminds us that universal rights begin in small places, close to home.

Two girls—one Hmong American and one Black—stand together in solidarity with their communities to protest systemic racism and injustice.

An adorable fox family embraces the joy of being togegether

Wally Mammoth lives in the Ice Age, where his huge heart warms even the coldest of days. And it has to be cold to have a sled race! Wally and his friends Otto the great auk and Wolf the (you guessed it!) gray wolf are all hot cocoa'd up and ready to compete. Otto and Wolf both really want to win, but sweet Wally is happy as long as everyone has fun. Naturally, the competition goes downhill quickly. If the three friends careen toward the finish line in a giant snowball, how will they determine first, second, and third place? It doesn't matter--there will be cupcakes for everyone regardless.

As snow gently blankets the land, the groundhogs prepare for their long, snuggly hibernation. But little Tess is wide awake. Tess's parents try everything to get her to sleep, but she knows every trick in the book. When Mommy and Daddy fall asleep without her, will Tess be able to stay up all winter? Or will she snore her way through Groundhog Day?

Lyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of fall in a season of community. As colors in nature start to change, animals begin gathering items -- squirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes. Animals of all species prepare to gather with each other too, for warmth, for affection, for sharing food or stories. With lilting, rhythmic prose, Megan Litwin heralds the beginning of the season and follows the transition of animals and humans as they prepare for the coming winter

Celebrate wintertime with the Disney Princesses as they enjoy seasonal fun in this beautiful full-color storybook! Spend a magical winter with Rapunzel, Cinderella, Tiana, and all your favorite Disney Princesses as they play in the snow, warm up by the fire, bake yummy winter treats, and more!