(3) K-3 Holidays Around the World series. With warm photographs and simple, informative texts, these books detail the history, traditions, and family rituals that take place during Thanksgiving and Kwanzaa. The use of "we" throughout feels welcoming and inclusive. Appended to each are activities, recipes, a map, and a one-page essay by a university professor (of African American studies in Kwanzaa; of history in Thanksgiving). Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays Around the World titles: Celebrate Thanksgiving and Celebrate Kwanzaa.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Holidays Around the World series. With warm photographs and simple, informative text, Otto details the history, traditions, and family rituals that take place during the celebration of Kwanzaa. The use of "we" throughout feels welcoming and inclusive. Appended are instructions for making a rainstick, a recipe for sweet potato pie, a map, and a one-page essay by a professor of African American studies. Reading list, websites. Glos.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) K-3 Holidays Around the World series. This series effectively draws cross-cultural connections through the exploration of holiday traditions. The texts describe Cinco de Mayo traditions in the U.S. and Mexico and Valentine's Day celebrations around the world; the inclusive "we" is used throughout. Vibrant photographs and engaging layout will capture readers' interest. Additional facts, recipes, and a one-page essay about the holiday are appended in each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Celebrate Valentine's Day.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(3) K-3 Holidays Around the World series. This series effectively draws cross-cultural connections through the exploration of holiday traditions. The texts describe Cinco de Mayo traditions in the U.S. and Mexico and Valentine's Day celebrations around the world; the inclusive "we" is used throughout. Vibrant photographs and engaging layout will capture readers' interest. Additional facts, recipes, and a one-page essay about the holiday are appended in each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Celebrate Valentine's Day.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(3) K-3 Holidays Around the World series. With colorful photographs and simple, informative text, Otto details the traditions and rituals of Chinese New Year, including travel, family, gifts, plentiful food, and decorations. The use of "we" throughout feels welcoming and inclusive. Appended are instructions for making a Chinese lantern, a recipe for fortune cookies, and information on the Chinese calendar. Reading list, websites. Glos.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Based on the construction of a church in Pennsylvania and its development through time, this story reflects the history of the community, as well as changes that affected the entire nation. Illustrations in a folk-art style depict the various ways the church building was used by the public, the erection of a second building after a fire, and the church's designation as a historical landmark.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(4) K-3 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Illustrated by Mary Morgan. A girl learns from her brother about how puppies develop in utero, then watches them grow after they are born. A page at the end of the book gives ideas on making scrapbooks and on other ways to learn about dogs. Simple watercolors focus on the puppies and the children's affection for them, but both the text and pictures are somewhat bland.

Reviewer: Suzy Schmidt