Holiday Nonfiction

The official White House menorah is a symbol of strength and perseverance against seemingly insurmountable odds. It was created from a piece of reclaimed wood salvaged during a Truman-era renovation of the building. That beam of White House wood sat in storage for seventy years, through thirteen different presidents. It might have been destroyed, but instead it waited for its new purpose. And so, in 2022, it was transformed into a menorah that will shine its beams of light every year, celebrating the resilience and permanence of Jewish people in America and abroad.

If your child has a birthday coming up, it can be interesting for children to learn about how different birthday traditions are celebrated around the world. These stories are told through the eyes of children from India to Ireland and lots of places in between. We learn what's similar and what's different about birthday traditions across the world. This is an ideal book if your child is excited for their own birthday. They are narrated in a calming way by a teacher, and the stories are set to calming music.

You and your whole family are invited on a journey around the world. We’re heading on an adventure to explore different cultures, beliefs, and religions, as well as the holidays and festivals that bring people joy. From Iran to Israel to Mexico to Japan, we’re planning on stopping off to experience a taste of the festivities celebrated across the globe. In this one-of-a-kind kids’ documentary series, local children will give you a sneak peek at their religious beliefs, celebrations, customs, and traditions.

Every year, thousands of people across the country decorate their homes for the holidays. Do you ever wonder how this wonderful tradition began? Author Tracy Elman and her son Matthew have written and illustrated this charming tale about a special aquarium and the fish who decide to decorate their aquarium for the Christmas 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. Carefully leveled text provides key facts. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help listeners delve more deeply into the information and understand what makes this holiday unique.

It's Laugh O'Clock Joke Book - Halloween Edition is a witch’s brew of haunted houses, ghosts, witches, Jack o’ lanterns, skeletons, monsters, and more. This book can be listened to alone or better yet turn it into a game to play with siblings, friends, family, or between two people that would like to prove who is a better comedian. Time to see who has the funny bone in the family!

It's Laugh O'Clock Joke Book: Christmas Edition is different from other jokes and riddle books that we have written. It is not meant to be listened to alone, but instead it is a game to be played with siblings, friends, family, or between two people that would like to prove who is a better comedian. Time to see who has the funny bone in the family!

Ein humorvoller Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Arten, wie Menschen die Weihnachtszeit erleben und erwarten! Von den enthusiastischen Weihnachtspulli-Trägern über die Weihnachtsmuffel, die sich in Grinches verwandeln, bis hin zu denen, die bereits im Januar das nächste Fest planen. Ob es um den Stress des Last-Minute-Geschenkekaufs geht, die Leidenschaft für Weihnachtsfilme oder das übertriebene Dekorieren – hier findet sich jeder irgendwo wieder.

Apart from opening presents, the best part about any birthday is the delicious cake! This fun-filled song/audiobook combo tells how a mother plans to build a massive birthday cake. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “Ten Layer Birthday Cake” a party and classroom favorite!

Get ready play and sing along to this fun-filled song/audiobook combo. “Pin the Bow on the Birthday Bear” combines music with a fun birthday party game. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “Pin the Bow on the Birthday Bear” a party and classroom favorite!

Get ready to march and sing along to this fun-filled song/audiobook combo. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “It’s Your Special Day Parade” a party and classroom favorite!

Step into the holiday spirit of one hundred years past with this wonderful short piece of work entitled “Christmas in Chicago.” Reminisce on the urban Christmas traditions of a world in the distant past, but one that still lives on in our hearts. The beautiful trees, fashions, and temperaments of 1920s Chicago is hard to imagine in today’s landscape, but the remnants of the glorious city come alive with this short book. Celebrate the holiday season by reliving the past with “Christmas in Chicago.

Was hat der Engel zu Maria gesagt? Was für einen Traum hatte Joseph? Warum wurde Jesus in eine Krippe gelegt? Was haben die Hirten gesehen und gehört? Warum machten sich die Weisen auf den weiten Weg? Was für einen bösen Plan hatte König Herodes? Und warum ist Jesus in diese Welt gekommen? In diesem Hörbuch werden all diese Fragen beantwortet. Diese großartige Geschichte – von Daniel Kopp erstklassig vorgelesen und mit wunderschöner Musik untermalt – ist das perfekte Hörbuch für die ganze Familie und berichtet von dem herrlichen Evangelium.

Halloween hat längst auch bei uns einen festen Platz im Kalender. Kleine Gruselgestalten ziehen am Abend des 31. Oktober von Tür zu Tür, rufen "Süßes, sonst gibt's Saures!" und fordern Leckereien ein. Aber warum eigentlich? Wer hat damit angefangen? Wann wurde zum ersten Mal eine Grimasse in einen Kürbis geschnitzt und mit einer Kerze beleuchtet? Und diese Untoten, die Vampire und Dämonen, als die sich die Kinder an Halloween so gern verkleiden - gibt es sie nun oder nicht? Immerhin sind sie so gegenwärtig, dass jüngst die archäologische Forschung auf sie aufmerksam wurde...

Der Weihnachtsmann hat sein Gedächtnis verloren! Nachdem ihn ein Unbekannter von seinem Schlitten geschubst hat, landet er sehr unsanft auf der Erde und kurz darauf im Krankenhaus. Er kann sich nicht an den Vorfall erinnern - und noch viel schlimmer: Er weiß nicht mehr, wer er ist! Slalom und seine kleine Schwester Lykke beschließen, ihm zu helfen. Doch dazu müssen sie nicht nur den Täter entlarven, sondern auch rechtzeitig zum Fest den großen Sack voller Weihnachtsglücksgefühlpulver wiederfinden.

Enjoy being whisked into the season of jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and treats by conjuring some extra, howling-good entertainment to share by the flickering fire! Vlad Wolf has compiled a sinister collection of Halloween trivia and jokes for all ages.

What am I? Have you ever played this game? What do they call it? How about 20 questions? This is a fun book for kids with brain teasers and riddles. It is an activity book like the game 20 questions. Enjoy it! Fun for all ages!

A father shares with his family what he learned from Santa's visit the night before.

In a small town during the Christmas season, a little girl named Susie dreams of a magical holiday despite her family's struggles with poverty. Each year, she writes a wish list filled with hopes for gifts for herself and her hardworking mother. This Christmas, instead of writing to Santa, Susie tests her faith and decides to write to God, expressing her heartfelt wishes.

In this faithful retelling of the Christmas story, children will be amazed with Mary as she is visited by the angel, share in the joy of the shepherds on the hillside, and join the adventure of the wise men as they follow a distant star to visit the special baby Jesus who will one day be king.