Holidays & Celebrations

Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....

The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past....

It's Hiccup's birthday, but that's not going to keep him from getting into trouble....

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover....

Junie B. Jones is a very grown-up little lady. So how come everyone treats her like a baby? It's not fair....

The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate....

Hurray! February 14, Valentine's Day, as June B. calls it, is just around the corner....

Families will relate to the last minute scramble to create special valentines for classmates in this Llama Llama Step 2 Reader. Gilroy Goat is stumped about what to create. But in the end, he comes up with an idea that is all his own....

It's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate....

Nikki Maxwell’s adventures continue in the 13th installment in the blockbuster number-one New York Times best-selling Dork Diaries series....

After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of Victorian London, Jake Everton, the 12-year-old Lord Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age....

The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom....

What should Carly Beth be for Halloween this year? TERRIFIED!....

Edited by award-winning and best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride....

Meet 10-year-old James, seven-year-old Mandy, and their mischievous German shepherd, Rosco, in this second five-book audio collection containing books six through 10....

November is for night...It's November, and there's a new mystery to solve. "The twins' new neighbors are up to something! It's Thanksgiving, and a mysterious couple has moved in next door. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy must work out the clues....

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world....

In honor of Presidents’ Day, A.J. and Andrea from Ella Mentry will compete against their Dirk School rivals in the ultimate Presidents’ Day Challenge! The winning school will get bragging rights, a free trip to an amusement park, and a top-secret prize....

It's an Easter egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille’s heated indoor swimming pool....

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous....

When five kids are invited to a cemetery at midnight, they think it's just a prank. When they find a gravestone that instructs them to dig up a grave, they think it's just a joke. It's no joke. An evil force is unleashed - a force that takes the shape of their worst fears....

Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special 18th book of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy Drew’s dad surprises her with a trip to a beautiful New England ski resort for Christmas break....

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1 New York Times bestselling audiobook edition of the classic poem, narrated by Academy Award-Winner Jeff Bridges....

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose have hidden Easter eggs for the younger kids to find....

Busy Betty has always been busy. Every day she wakes up with a million questions and a billion ideas! And today she has an amazing idea: she’s throwing her mom a birthday party. Shhh.... It’s a surprise....

Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?

Everyone in Ms. Clementine's class has a different answer, but Grace doesn't know which color to choose. Love could be blue like her favorite pair of shoes, or yellow like the daffodils that grow in her neighborhood. As Grace and her classmates share what love looks like to them, they learn that it comes in many forms.

Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favorite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?

What a happy day! Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name. But—not yet!—his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until…At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it? A truly joyful moment for everyone.

Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of "The Christmas Children," where the magic of the holiday season comes alive. Written by Joanna Molloy and narrated by Claire Glover and Phillip Freeman, this enchanting story follows a group of children who embark on a transformative journey to discover the true spirit of Christmas.

A plump and lazy young elf named Winker has made a disaster of his first day in Santa's Workshop. The elf in charge of the workshop wants him thrown out but Santa takes pity on the bumbling elf and creates a job for him as the caretaker of Santa's sleigh. Winker's new job is the easiest at the North Pole, cleaning the sleigh before and after Christmas, something he faithfully does for many years. Unfortunately, he forgets to also take care of the building where the sleigh is stored and finds early one winter that Santa's sleigh is ruined. Now Winker must get a new sleigh for Santa in time ...

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama. Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also celebrate Diwali. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

It’s nearly Katie’s birthday, and she learns she will be getting a special present. She’s too excited to wait patiently for the gift to arrive, so she decides to investigate ahead of time. The clues might lead her to her present, but is it better to let this mystery go unsolved?

Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.