Books about Tradition
The First Christmas Tree
Donna Branch, 2017
24 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic and meaning of Christmas.
Inspires creativity and fosters familial bonds.
Highlights traditions and stimulates cultural awareness.
Warm, vivid illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

The First Christmas Tree
Donna Branch, 2017
Award winning
Jesus and the Light Party: Why Halloween?
Hazel J Wilcox, 2022
31
Why to read
Explores Halloween's significance through a Christian lens.
Encourages thoughtful discussions on traditions and beliefs.
Illustrates themes of light overcoming darkness.
Supportive resource for parents navigating cultural celebrations.

Jesus and the Light Party: Why Halloween?
Hazel J Wilcox, 2022
Award winning
The Fiesta Dress: A Quinceanera Tale
Caren McNelly McCormack, 2009
42 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural traditions through a vibrant narrative.
Encourages family values and communal celebrations.
Enhances understanding of Latino heritage.
Supports social development and emotional maturity.

The Fiesta Dress: A Quinceanera Tale
Caren McNelly McCormack, 2009
Award winning
Sunday Week
Dinah Johnson, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with playful, whimsical storytelling. - Enhances vocabulary through colorful, imaginative language. - Encourages understanding of days and routines. - Fosters family bonding over shared reading time.

Sunday Week
Dinah Johnson, 1999
Award winning
Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Grace Lin, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and tradition.
Stimulates curiosity about different cultural celebrations.
Enhances multicultural understanding and appreciation.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Grace Lin, 2010
Award winning
Chanukah
David F. Marx, 2000
31 pages
Why to read
Celebrate Chanukah traditions through engaging storytelling.
Enhances understanding of cultural and religious practices.
Supports development of children's sense of identity.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.

Chanukah
David F. Marx, 2000
Hanukkah: Festivals and Holidays
June Behrens, 1983
31 pages
Why to read
Explores Hanukkah traditions through engaging storytelling.
Enhances cultural understanding and diversity awareness.
Supports developmental learning about festivals and history.
Encourages family bonding over holiday reading.

Hanukkah: Festivals and Holidays
June Behrens, 1983
Award winning
Winter Candle
Jeron Ashford Frame, Jeron Ashford, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes themes of community and cooperation.
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages celebration of diverse traditions.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
