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K-3On My Own Holidays series.
Illustrated by
Mary O'Keefe Young.
These books offer basic descriptions of the three religious holidays in a beginning reader format with stiff illustrations in subdued colors. Hanukkah gives a detailed account of the historical significance of the holiday, while Ramadan focuses on the events of each day from morning prayer to the evening celebration. Christmas covers customs in eight different countries. Hanukkah and Ramadan contain glossaries. [Review covers these On My Own Holidays titles: Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Christmas around the World.]