Religious and Cultural Celebrations

This selection of books shares stories and information about some of the religious and cultural celebrations observed by our local community, including Christmas, Diwali, Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year and Ramadan.

You can also search the Library Catalogue and Britannica Library for more books and information about a wide range of celebrations from around the world.

Updated May 10, 2023
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Celebrations around the world
Halford, Katy
Paper Book
Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries. ...
Ramadan
Eliot, Hannah
Paper Book
Learn all about the traditions of Ramadan with this first book in the brand-new board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights celebrations across the globe. In the ninth month of the year, when the first crescent moon rises in the sky, it's time to celebrate Ramadan! In...
A year full of celebrations and festivals
Corr, Christopher (COM)/ Grace, Claire (COM)
Paper Book
Let's celebrate! : special days around the world
DePalma, Kate
Paper Book
"An accessible tool for teaching children about world cultures, seasonal special events, and festivals for school and public library collections" ― School Library Journal Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival...
Christmas
Dickmann, Nancy.
Paper Book
Every year families gather to celebrate Christmas with both religious and secular activities. From attending church and helping charitable causes to trimming the tree and exchanging gifts, readers will learn about the importance of Christmas and the many ways people spread holiday cheer.
It's Diwali!
Sebra, Richard
Paper Book
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday. Full-color photographs...
The Diwali gift
Chopra, Shweta
Paper Book
1 2 3Whatever Could It Be?Join the 3 Curious Monkeys Suno, Dekho and Jaano as they discover the most auspicious, wonderful Diwali Gift!When a mysterious package arrives just in time for Diwali, the three friends can hardly contain their excitement! Sparklers? Bangles? Diyas? Whatever could it be...
Celebrate Diwali
Heiligman, Deborah.
Paper Book
Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively text introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world. In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over...
Bringing in the New Year
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it’s time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends....
Celebrate Diwali
Heiligman, Deborah.
Paper Book
Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively tect introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of HINDUS, Sikhs and Jains around he world. In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of...
Diwali
Pettiford, Rebecca.
Paper Book
In Diwali, early readers will learn about the Hindu holiday of Diwali and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Diwali while a...
The Easter story
Pingry, Patricia A.
Paper Book
Discover the story of Easter with this bestselling, biblically based book for children. Parents can use this book, with its simple words and colorful illustrations, to gently introduce young children to the story and meaning of Easter. From Jesus' ministry to his miraculous...
Emma's Easter
Bullard, Lisa.
Paper Book
Emma's family is celebrating Easter! Emma and her little brother hunt for Easter eggs and candy. They go to church. Then relatives come over for a big meal. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!
Pascua
Dickmann, Nancy.
Paper Book
Every year families gather to celebrate Easter with both religious and secular activities. From attending church to hunting for colorfully decorated eggs, readers will learn about the importance of Easter and the many ways people honor this day.
Baby's first Easter [board book]
Lloyd, Clare (Children's book author)
Paper Book
Perfect for story time with little ones, this early learning board book introduces babies and toddlers to Easter traditions and the story behind Easter, one of the most important holidays in the Christian Faith.  Introduce your little angel to Easter with this beautifull...
Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Bullard, Lisa.
Paper Book
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year. Learn the history behind the days people celebrate in the...
Fasting and dates : a Ramadan and Eid-ul-fitr story
Zucker, Jonny.
Paper Book
Books in the Festival Time series describe the activities of typical families as parents and children celebrate some of their culture's major holidays. Attractive color illustrations on every page will appeal to younger children. The simply yet delightfully told stories describe the...
Hassan and Aneesa celebrate Eid
Rahim, Yasmeen
Paper Book
Eid al-Fitr is here and Hassan and Aneesa are helping to decorate their house before the celebrations begin. On Eid they will wake early to wash before performing a special prayer outside. After the prayer, it is time to celebrate with friends and family. The Hassan and Aneesa series is...
Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr
Dickmann, Nancy.
Paper Book
Fasting, praying, and charitable acts mark the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr when the fast is broken. Readers of this book will learn the history and meaning of these holidays as well as the activities that take place during this reflective time of year.
A New Year's reunion
Yu, Li-Qiong 1980-
Paper Book
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011! Maomao's dad works many miles away, but he is coming home for New Year! Little Maomao's father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely...
Ruby's Chinese New Year
Lee, Vickie
Paper Book
In this picture book by Vickie Lee celebrating Chinese New Year, animals from the Chinese zodiac help a little girl deliver a gift to her grandmother. Ruby has a special card to give to her grandmother for Chinese New Year. But who will help her get to grandmother's house to...
Lanterns and firecrackers : a Chinese New Year story
Zucker, Jonny
Paper Book
A simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival. Follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dances and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and...
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Tang, Sanmu.
Paper Book
Little Mei wants to know why her family celebrates the Chinese New Year. All her family members have their own reasons, but it is Grandpa who tells her the story of Nian and monster Xi.
Hassan and Aneesa love Ramadan
Rahim, Yasmeen
Paper Book
Ramadan is about to begin. Find out all about the Muslim holy month with Hassan and Aneesa. It is the night before Ramadan and Hassan and Aneesa are excited for it to begin. In Ramadan they will read the Qur'an, give charity, share food with neighbours and try to fast....
Under the Ramadan moon
Whitman, Sylvia
Paper Book
Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. This lyrical story serves as an introduction to Ramadan--a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends.
Night of the moon
Khan, Hena.
Paper Book
Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture--and into the ancient roots from within its...

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