Celebration of Light Collection

 
Celebration of Light

Use this collection to help children explore how different cultures celebrate light around the world. Children may identify patterns in the role of light in various customs and traditions and discover its centrality amongst many cultures.

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Celebration of Light: Guide for Educators

Use this RIF Guide for Educators to help children explore how different cultures celebrate light...

Celebration of Light

Celebration of Light calendar

Diwali (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Sital Gorasia Chapman and Illustrated by Darshika Varma

Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all...

K - 2nd
21125

Sparkles of Joy

Written by Aditi Wardhan Singh

Empathy comes from knowledge. This is a children's book that celebrates diversity and inclusion

Cal...

1st - 4th
16279

First Light First Life A Worldwide Creation Story

Written by Fleischman and Paul and Illustrated by Julie
Combining elements of the creation story from different traditions, this narrative weaves together...
3rd - 4th

Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd

Lights of Winter

Written by Heather Conrad and Illustrated by deForest Walker

This is a children's picture book about winter celebrations around the world: Solstice, Yule...

Pre-K - 4th

Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Kwanzaa (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Carolyn B. Otto

Celebrate Kwanzaa continues the spectacular Holidays Around the World series by focusing on this...

1st - 3rd
15238

Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn

This book has an astounding array of information to show us that each day of the year gives us a...

3rd - 7th

Diwali (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Diwali. Colorful...

Pre-K - 2nd

How Kids Celebrate Holidays Around the World

Written by Pavla Hanackova & Helena Harastova and Illustrated by Michaela Bergmannova

Good company, great food and drink, and most importantly, lots of fun—we all like celebrating...

K - 5th
21009

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Written by Natasha Yim and Illustrated by Grace Zong
It's Chinese New Year, and Goldy Luck’s mother wants her to take a plate of turnip cakes to the...
Pre-K - 3rd
15614

Nine Days to Christmas

Written by Marie Hall Ets and Aurora Labastida and Illustrated by Marie Hall Ets
In this delightful Mexican story of Christmas, readers will follow Ceci as she awaits her Mexican...
Pre-K - 3rd

Mr. Santa

Written and Illustrated by Jarvis

Mr. Santa? Is it really you?
Did you read my letter?
And have you wiped your shoes?

When a little girl...

Pre-K - 3rd
15646

Hanukkah in Alaska

Written by Barbara Brown and Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
What's a girl to do? A moose is parked in her backyard, eating the tree near her favorite blue swing...
Pre-K - 3rd

Celebrations Around the World

Written and Illustrated by Katy Halford

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations...

Pre-K - 1st
15676

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Written by Eric A. Kimmel and Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

Hershel of Ostropol shows up to a small village and out-smarts the pesky goblins who have taken over...

Pre-K - 3rd
16084

The Parakeet Named Dreidel: A Picture Book

Written by Isaac Bashevis Singer and Illustrated by Suzanne Raphael Berkson

When young David and Mama and Papa are celebrating Hanukkah one frosty winter evening in Brooklyn...

K - 3rd
21124

Chanukah Lights Everywhere

Written by Michael J. Rosen and Illustrated by Melissa Iwai
One crescent moon glows in the sky. Two headlights shine through the window. . . . On each magical...
Pre-K - 2nd

The Story of Hanukkah

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Jill Weber

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun.

It's also the celebration of...

Pre-K - 3rd
15244

Lin Yi's Lantern

Written by Brenda Williams and Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe
During the Moon Festival, a boy bargains for the things his family needs to celebrate.
K - K
20561

Festivals: Lantern Festival

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Lantern Festival, early readers will learn about this Asian festival and the ways people...
K - 4th
15245

Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year

Written by Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low and Illustrated by Martha Cooper
Ernie Wan prepares to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Pre-K - 3rd
16200

The Spirit of Christmas

Written and Illustrated by Nancy Tillman

Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children...

Pre-K - 3rd
15687

The Nutcracker

Written and Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
A beautifully illustrated re-telling of the classic Christmas Eve tale. Susan Jeffers brings to life...
Pre-K - 3rd
16209

This First Christmas Night

Written by Laura Godwin and Illustrated by William Low
Elegant, simple text and luminous art make this picture book an almost hymn-like meditation on the...
Pre-K - 2nd
17563

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Written and Illustrated by Rachel Griffin
A sparkling version of the popular Christmas song, in a new edition with beautiful fabric...
K - 6th
15269

The Polar Express

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
The classic story of a boy who travels by train to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus and receive...
Pre-K - 3rd
21001

Under the Ramadan Moon

Written by Sylvia Whitman and Illustrated by Sue Williams
"We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon. We give to the poor...
Pre-K - 3rd
21033

Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Written by Lisa Bullard and Illustrated by Holli Conger
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good...
K - 3rd
21114

Binny's Diwali

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Nidhi Chanani

Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the...

Pre-K - 3rd
17520

Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali

Written by Verma and Jatinder and Illustrated by Mistry
Action-packed from start to finish, this dramatic new chapter book version of India’s great epic...
3rd - 5th
15262

Too Many Tamales

Written by Gary Soto and Illustrated by Ed Martinez

Christmas Eve started out so perfectly for Maria. Snow had fallen and the streets glittered. Maria's...

Pre-K - 3rd
15264

Up and Down the Andes

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty
Explore the many regions of Peru, from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca, through rhyme. This book follows...
K - 3rd
15254

Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light

Written by Tim Tingle and Illustrated by Karen Clarkson
A Choctaw boy shares memories of his grandmother and the lessons she taught him.
K - 5th
21126

Together for Kwanzaa

Written by Juwanda G. Ford & Shelly Hehenberger
Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep...
Pre-K - 2nd
15674

Wood-Hoopoe Willie

Written by Virginia Kroll and Illustrated by Katherine Roundtree

Willie's grandfather encourages him to pursue his love of music (especially drumming) and his...

Pre-K - 3rd

10 Trim-the-Three'ers: A Holiday Counting Book

Written by Janet Schulman and Illustrated by Linda Davick

1 shiny golden star at the very tip top.
2 strings of flashing lights that just won't stop.
 
Count...

Pre-K - K
20724

The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Christmas in New York City!

Written by Lisa Manzione and Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to New York City for Christmas. Join the pups...
K - 5th

Yule (with Grani Hulda, Learn About Paganism)

Written by Grani Hulda

Yule is a beautiful time of year when the Sun's power returns and the Holly King surrenders to the...

Pre-K - 2nd