Festivals and Celebrations for Kids

Updated July 2, 2025
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We celebrate the light
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all. Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the...
A year full of celebrations and festivals
Corr, Christopher
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...
A fabulous fair alphabet
Frasier, Debra.
Paper Book
Alphabet letters of all sorts of shapes and sizes and styles--from blinking neon ones, to unusual old-style graphic ones to rustic hand-painted ones have been photographed and collaged together into an exuberant, eye-popping, letter-and-word-finding tour of the glories of the state fair. Bursting...
Kaya Morgan's crowning achievement
Tew, Jill
Paper Book
A vibrant and heart-warming novel about the unforgettable joys of the Renaissance Faire, overcoming grief through cherished memories, and remaining true to yourself--even in cosplay. For as long as she could remember, Kaya Morgan has spent her summers with her dad at the greatest...
Mixed-up mooncakes
Matula, Christina
Paper Book
This beautiful tribute to fall festivals--Mid-Autumn Festival and Sukkot--celebrates family, multicultural heritage, and the bounty of the season. Give this to readers who love Two New Years and The Very Best Sukkah. It's time for Ruby and her family to celebrate two extra...
Excited for Eid : Eid Mubarak!
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Eid Mubarak! Join a joyful and sweet celebration of Eid in this irresistible, inclusive board book highlighting the traditions of the end of the Islamic holy month, Ramadan. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find...
Let's get festive! : celebrations around the world
Kończak, Joanna
Paper Book
"A jam-packed compendium of holiday information." -Kirkus Reviews "A joyous visual treat." -Booklist Travel the world in this stunningly illustrated collection of 36 celebrations. A jubilant look at holidays and festivals to celebrate every...
Take me to Laolao
Zhu, Evie
Paper Book
Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival! This gentle picture book explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers, all against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration. A must-read for fans of Drawn Together or I Dream of Popo! There's nothing Lili loves...
We are one
Azúa Kramer, Jackie
Paper Book
From an award-winning author, a New York Times bestselling artist, and a Coretta Scott King Honor artist, lyrical text about how we are all one is paired with beautiful illustrations of two girls and their families. If you're a star, I'm a moon. Together we...
Birthday soup
Chang, Grace Seo
Paper Book
A debut picture book that celebrates birthdays, family, and a time-honored Korean tradition, featuring art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim and a recipe from renowned chef and TV personality David Chang. Maia wakes up on her birthday to a delicious smell...
On the Fourth of July
Rudd, Maggie
Paper Book
Happy birthday, America! This board book celebrates patriotism, community, and summertime. We lift our flags high above us in pride, waving stars and stripes with red, white, and blue. It's America's birthday, and that means cookouts, parades, and fireworks. When the cookouts...
Let's celebrate Korean New Year!
Park, Michelle W.
Paper Book
Ring in the Lunar New Year with this sweet picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author's own dumpling recipe and a fun activity are...
A kids book about Juneteenth
Hayes, Garrison
Paper Book
Our history echoes with events which, over time, have become hidden, yet are important to all of us. Juneteenth is a celebration which recognizes the end of the enslavement of Black people in America. This book opens a door to understanding our history and celebrating our future--together.
Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny
Tarpley, Todd
Paper Book
It was only a matter of time. When two holidays are this close together, there are bound to be a few...disagreements. Now two sneaky rivals, Leprechaun and Easter Bunny, must battle over the perfect hill for hiding a pot of gold or an Easter egg, and no one is backing down. Whose holiday will reign...
Kwanzaa
Eliot, Hannah
Paper Book
Learn all about the traditions of Kwanzaa in this board book from the Celebrate the World series, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. Joyous Kwanzaa! On December 26th of each year, the celebration of Kwanzaa begins. Kwanzaa is an African American and...
Crack goes the cascarón : an eggcellent not-just-for-Easter shellebration!
Fajardo, Sara Andrea
Paper Book
Shell-abrate a joyous Latine Easter tradition, with Toti and his family in this upbeat bilingual story, available in Spanish! What are cascarones: Cascarones are empty egg shells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed! The hunt is on to figure...
Maya's Holi
Umrigar, Thrity N.
Paper Book
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, sharing, and love with Maya as she visits her grandparents in India for the spring jubilee. Maya loves visiting her grandparents in India, and this year is extra special because she is celebrating Holi with them. Maya and her family start the magical...
A Vaisakhi to remember
Singh, Simran Jeet
Paper Book
A new picture book from Simran Jeet Singh, A Vaisakhi to Remember celebrates community and heritage as a young girl looks for points of connection in a new country through the joyous Sikh spring harvest holiday of Vaisakhi. In our village, the best day of all was...

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