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Valerie and the Silver Pear
By Benjamin Darling, illustrated by Dan LaneValerie and her grandfather pick many pears from the old tree, hunting for the silver pear that her late grandmother always gave away to friends. They then...
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A Treasury of Mexican Folkways: The Customs, Myths, Folklore, Traditions,...
By Frances ToorThis large, older book written for adults is full of Mexican customs and includes an eight-page article on the Day of the Dead.Reserve this title
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The Tradition Masters by Odetta
Being dubbed "The Queen of Folk" is no small feat. Having Martin Luther King, Jr. give you that title is something else entirely. That is how strongly affecting the music of folk pioneer Odetta is.read...
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The Blessing Cup by Patricia Polacco
The Blessing Cup, by Patricia Polacco, is a wonderful story for anytime, but especially during the holidays when family gathers close for this is a family story. Patricia Polacco’s great-grandmother...
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Christmas Books
Rebecca PurdyHolidaysChildren's Book ColumnsChristmasTraditionsLibraryPoint BlogKids BlogLike most families, we have our favorite holiday traditions. We decorate our tree the weekend after Thanksgiving...
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