Holiday Nonfiction

Double Luck is filled with examples of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity. In the Chinese language, the word crisis is written with two symbols: one meaning "danger" and the other meaning "opportunity". Although Chi Fa's childhood was filled with crisis, he always looked for opportunity. His successful triumph over crisis after crisis is an inspiration for all who seek hope in the face of great challenges.

What kind of games will you play at your birthday party? From musical chairs to sack racing, games make birthdays fun. Learn about indoor and outdoor games to play on your special day.

Have you ever wanted to make a jack o' lantern? Where do you start? You're about to learn how to make it happen, step by messy step!

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.

Beginning with Creation, The Advent Storybook invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus. Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth. This year, begin a new Christmas tradition. Create memories your family will cherish.

What if a zombie apocalypse or a robot uprising threatened the nation, and you had the power to recruit some of the nation's finest presidents to help save the day? By studying the most successful squads in history, Daniel O'Brien has identified the perfect ingredients for a victorious team. Which president would you choose for: the Brain, the Brawn, the Moral Compass, the Loose Cannon, and the Roosevelt?

Christmas is coming! Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all - the most magical gift of the season - is when we spend Christmas with those we love.

How do you celebrate your birthday? Do you have a party? Do you go out to eat? Learn all about fun things to do on your special day.

Christmas is almost here, and the excitement is all around! The twinkling Christmas lights and the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air. You and your child will enjoy these special Christmas stories for kids. Each story is about Santa Claus and is great for early and beginning listeners. Also includes Christmas jokes!

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

Do you crack open a piñata on your birthday? Do you eat long noodles? Learn all about different birthday customs of children around the world.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

This audiobook briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas.

This audiobook briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Halloween.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Easter.

All across the world, among hundreds of cultures and across centuries, people have come together to give thanks. But Americans didn’t have an official Thanksgiving holiday until the 1800s. The holiday Americans know today exists because of a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale, a spirited letter-writing campaign, a sympathetic president, and a civil war.

Make Christmas Morning Magical with Giggles Galore—The Perfect Stocking/device Stuffer for Kids & Children & Children-like Adults & Bad Dad Joke Lovers - "Cuz that's the way eye roll"! If Your Holidays Need More Laughter, This Joke Book is the Gift That Keeps Giving - Groans, Moans, & Face Plants! Why Just Wrap Presents When You Can Wrap Up Laughs? A Holiday Must-Have! Fill Their Stockings - or Phones & Tablets - Without Breaking the Bank—Jokes, Puns & Smiles Await! Santa-Approved Fun: Keep Kids Entertained All Winter Break with This Book! Myths "Kids don’t need more video-free ...

In this compilation of six Christmas themes, you will learn about: The story of Advent; the history of the first Christmas; the story of celebrating the Nativity; the importance of the Twelve Days of Christmas; the origins of Christmas customs; and the different Christmas traditions around the world.

The message of God’s redeeming love shines through in this two-book collection especially for the Lent and Easter seasons. Listening to Twas the Season of Lent and Easter Audio Collection is the perfect way to share the powerful meanings of Lent and Easter with the entire family.

When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he likely had no idea that the story and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, would remain so popular nearly two centuries later. Today, audiences still find themselves entertained by the story of a grumpy, selfish man who becomes a holiday hero after he learns generosity through the help of three spirits in Victorian-era England.