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Spring Holiday Picture Books

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Celebrate spring with these books about Ramadan, Passover, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Holi, and more! Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.

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Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You c...Show more Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You can select a specific matchmaker, or you can fill out a general survey and one of the matchmakers will send you a list. Show less

Moon's Ramadan

Moon's Ramadan

by Kazi, Natasha Khan

Picture Book - 2023

Follow moon around the world as she sees some of the many ways Ramadan is celebrated. Follow moon around the world as she sees some of the many ways Ramadan is celebrated. Show less

Follow moon around the world as she sees some of the many ways Ramadan is celebrated. Follow moon around the world as she sees some of the many ways Ramadan is celebrated. Show less

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The Gift of Ramadan

The Gift of Ramadan

by Lumbard, Rabiah York

Picture Book - 2019

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate. Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate. Show less

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate. Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate. Show less

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St. Patrick's Day in the Morning

St. Patrick's Day in the Morning

by Bunting, Eve

Picture Book - 1980

Jamie seeks a way to prove he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade. Jamie seeks a way to prove he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade. Show less

Jamie seeks a way to prove he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade. Jamie seeks a way to prove he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade. Show less

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Festival of Colors

Festival of Colors

by Sehgal, Kabir

Picture Book - 2018

Siblings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers, dry them, then press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Siblings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers, dry them, then press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Show less

Siblings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers, dry them, then press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Siblings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers, dry them, then press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Show less

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It's Holi!

It's Holi!

by Mathur, Sanyukta

Picture Book - 2024

Getting ready for Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, young Nikhil is nervous about the festivities until his family comes up with a silly solution for him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone. Getting ready for Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, young Nikhil is nervous about the festivities until his family comes up with a silly solution for him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone. Show less

Getting ready for Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, young Nikhil is nervous about the festivities until his family comes up with a silly solution for him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone. Getting ready for Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, young Nikhil is nervous about the festivities until his family comes up with a silly solution for him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone. Show less

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Seven Special Somethings

Seven Special Somethings

A Nowruz Story

by Khorram, Adib

Picture Book - 2021

After accidentally ruining his family's haft-seen, a display of seven traditional items to bring luck in the Persian New Year, young Kian finds seven unusual items to replace them. Includes facts about Nowruz. After accidentally ruining his family's haft-seen, a display of seven traditional items to bring luck in the Persian New Year, young Kian finds seven unusual items to replace them. Includes facts about Nowruz. Show less

After accidentally ruining his family's haft-seen, a display of seven traditional items to bring luck in the Persian New Year, young Kian finds seven unusual items to replace them. Includes facts about Nowruz. After accidentally ruining his family's haft-seen, a display of seven traditional items to bring luck in the Persian New Year, young Kian finds seven unusual items to replace them. Includes facts about Nowruz. Show less

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The Purim Superhero

The Purim Superhero

by Kushner, Elisabeth

Picture Book - 2013

Nate wants to dress as an alien for Purim but his friend wants him to wear a superhero costume like the other boys, so Nate seeks guidance from his Daddy and Abba, who advise that being yourself makes you stronger. Nate wants to dress as an alien for Purim but his friend wants him to wear a superhero costume like the other boys, so Nate seeks guidance from his Daddy and Abba, who advise that being yourself makes you stronger. Show less

Nate wants to dress as an alien for Purim but his friend wants him to wear a superhero costume like the other boys, so Nate seeks guidance from his Daddy and Abba, who advise that being yourself makes you stronger. Nate wants to dress as an alien for Purim but his friend wants him to wear a superhero costume like the other boys, so Nate seeks guidance from his Daddy and Abba, who advise that being yourself makes you stronger. Show less

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A Persian Princess

A Persian Princess

by Goldin, Barbara Diamond

Picture Book - 2020

A grandmother shares stories with her grandaughter about how she used to celebrated Purim in the old country, Iran. A grandmother shares stories with her grandaughter about how she used to celebrated Purim in the old country, Iran. Show less

A grandmother shares stories with her grandaughter about how she used to celebrated Purim in the old country, Iran. A grandmother shares stories with her grandaughter about how she used to celebrated Purim in the old country, Iran. Show less

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Bare Tree and Little Wind

Bare Tree and Little Wind

A Story for Holy Week

by Perkins, Mitali

Picture Book - 2022

Children's picture book telling the biblical story of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday from the perspective of fictional characters Bare Tree and Little Wind. Children's picture book telling the biblical story of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday from the perspective of fictional characters Bare Tree and Little Wind. Show less

Children's picture book telling the biblical story of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday from the perspective of fictional characters Bare Tree and Little Wind. Children's picture book telling the biblical story of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday from the perspective of fictional characters Bare Tree and Little Wind. Show less

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Bunny Bus

Bunny Bus

by Paquette, Ammi-Joan

Picture Book - 2017

All of the animals pile on board and then they tumble out to get the Bunny Bus gussied up for the big Easter Parade. All of the animals pile on board and then they tumble out to get the Bunny Bus gussied up for the big Easter Parade. Show less

All of the animals pile on board and then they tumble out to get the Bunny Bus gussied up for the big Easter Parade. All of the animals pile on board and then they tumble out to get the Bunny Bus gussied up for the big Easter Parade. Show less

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How to Track An Easter Bunny

How to Track An Easter Bunny

by Fliess, Sue

Picture Book - 2019

To find all the Easter Bunny's hidden treasures, just track her moves. To find all the Easter Bunny's hidden treasures, just track her moves. Show less

To find all the Easter Bunny's hidden treasures, just track her moves. To find all the Easter Bunny's hidden treasures, just track her moves. Show less

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An Invitation to Passover

An Invitation to Passover

by Olitzky, Kerry M.

Picture Book - 2023

Join Hannah and her friends for a unique Passover seder. Join Hannah and her friends for a unique Passover seder. Show less

Join Hannah and her friends for a unique Passover seder. Join Hannah and her friends for a unique Passover seder. Show less

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The Passover Lamb

The Passover Lamb

by Marshall, Linda Elovitz

Picture Book - 2013

Miriam has especially looked forward to the Passover seder at her grandparents' home because it is her first year to ask the four questions, but the unexpected arrival of triplet lambs complicates her family's plans. Miriam has especially looked forward to the Passover seder at her grandparents' home because it is her first year to ask the four questions, but the unexpected arrival of triplet lambs complicates her family's plans. Show less

Miriam has especially looked forward to the Passover seder at her grandparents' home because it is her first year to ask the four questions, but the unexpected arrival of triplet lambs complicates her family's plans. Miriam has especially looked forward to the Passover seder at her grandparents' home because it is her first year to ask the four questions, but the unexpected arrival of triplet lambs complicates her family's plans. Show less

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Earth Day Birthday

Earth Day Birthday

by Schnetzler, Pattie L.

Picture Book - 2003

Set to the familiar music of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the wild world. Includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it. Set to the familiar music of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the wild world. Includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it. Show less

Set to the familiar music of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the wild world. Includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it. Set to the familiar music of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the wild world. Includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it. Show less

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My Friend Earth

My Friend Earth

by MacLachlan, Patricia

Picture Book - 2020

Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons. Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons. Show less

Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons. Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons. Show less

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Book Fiesta!

Book Fiesta!

Celebrate Children's Day/book Day = Celebremos El Día De Los Niños/el Día De Los Libros

by Mora, Pat

Book - 2009

Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Show less

Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Show less

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Cinco De Mouse-O!

Cinco De Mouse-O!

by Cox, Judy

Picture Book - 2010

Mouse enjoys the sights and smells of Cinco de Mayo despite being trailed by a determined cat. Mouse enjoys the sights and smells of Cinco de Mayo despite being trailed by a determined cat. Show less

Mouse enjoys the sights and smells of Cinco de Mayo despite being trailed by a determined cat. Mouse enjoys the sights and smells of Cinco de Mayo despite being trailed by a determined cat. Show less

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