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
Grace, Claire
Paper Book
With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture. Countless different festivals are...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
A New Year's reunion
Yu, Li-Qiong
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...
Under the Ramadan moon
Whitman, Sylvia
Paper Book
"We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon. We give to the poor, and read Qur'an, under the moon. We live our faith, until next year under the moon, under the moon, under the Ramadan moon." Ramadan is one of the most special months of the...
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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