Search Results: Children's Books: Holidays from pacaritambo books

Scholastic Pess, 1998. 1st Paperback Edition 11th Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Deborah Nourse Lattimore color illus.. CONDITION: NEW 1998 Scholastic large paperback, first paperback printing, 11th printing. Devilish clever and cute color illustrations by the Author. You've probably heard the story of Cinderella, that beautiful girl who hated being dirty and dressed in rage. Well, you won't find her at the Witches' Halloween Ball. Loving dirt more than anything, the blonde-haired witch Hazel manages to follow her stepmother and stepsisters to the Halloween Witches' Ball, where she meets her true love, the equally messy Prince Alarming, in a zany version of the classic fairy tale.

Philomel Books, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Loren Long color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2003 Philomel hardcover (pictorial boards - NO DUST JACKET), first edition, first printing. The book is clean and tight. However, there is a small loss of color bottom front board and no dust jacket - and it should have one. Wonderful color illustrations by Loren Long. Questions welcome & answered. CONTENT: This story is based on Weller's and others' reminiscences of an annual October event at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Ria hates New York. She misses her friends, and the warm Puerto Rican sun; most of all she misses the animals she left behind. Then, one day, Ria's neighbor Mrs. Blum takes her on a surprise trip: to a big cathedral-it's the festival of St. Francis Day, when everyone brings their pets to be blessed! At first, Ria is disappointed. She doesn't have a pet of her own for blessing.… Read More

New York: Holiday House, 2012. 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Alexi Natchev. CONDITION: NEW 2012 Holiday House paperback, second printing. Wonderful colored woodcuts by Alexi Natchev. CONTENT: Reviewer: "This wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated book should appeal to both children and adults. The tale of a dispute between two families, the Galinskys and the Lippas, threatens to destroy a long hoped-for marriage between Rachel Galinsky and David Lippa. The quarrel also threatens a long-held tradition of the families joining together to celebrate the Passover Seder. Though they seem to be star-crossed lovers, Rachel and David are no victims. With help from their rabbi, they develop a plan to bring the families together again for Seder. The joyous festive meal is captured with a few strokes of pen and brush. We learn a bit about the Passover tradition with the asking of the Four Questions, the hiding of the matzoh, and the opening of the door for Elijah. The cadence and tone… Read More

Minnesota: Kar-Ben, 2008. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Shahar Kober. CONDITION: NEW 2008 Kar-Ben soft cover, 1st PB edition, 1st printing. Interior clean & tight. Great colorful illustrations by Shahar Kober. CONTENT: A sweet and creative Rosh Hashanah story based on the first historic train ride from Jaffa to Jerusalem on August 27, 1892, shortening the journey between the two cities from 3 days to 3 hours. Engineer Ari's train is coming to Jerusalem collecting goodies along the way to celebrate the Jewish new year, and he learns an important lesson along the way. Ages 4+.

Chronicle Books, 2010. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. France Ruffenach color photos. CONDITION: NEW 2010 Chronicle Books large paperback, first edition, first printing. Color photos of completed projects by France Ruffenach. CONTENT: Kids love making crafts, and no one knows that better than Heidi Kenney, creator of the popular blog My Paper Crane. In this festive how-to book, Heidi shares a year's worth of classic and not-so-classic projects that the whole family will enjoy, from the National Bird Day embroidered handmade book to the St. Patrick's Day mini leprechaun pin. Fifty fully photographed projects are geared to all age levels and abilities. Some like the New Year's Day newspaper hats are simple enough for small kids to make themselves with minimum assistance, while more complicated projects require a little extra help from mom or dad. With so many fun projects to bring the family together, Every Day's a Holiday proves that every day really is a holiday. My… Read More

Scholastic Pess, 1998. 1st Paperback Edition . Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Deborah Nourse Lattimore color illus.. CONDITION: NEW c. 1998 Scholastic/PJ Library large soft cover, first paperback edition, first printing. Beautiful color illustrations by Deborah Nourse Lattimore. CONTENT: In a tiny Polish village, a young girl named Gittel is asked to perform impossible tasks after her father boasts of her skills. Though Gittel is discouraged, her kind heart and good deeds are rewarded by the Prophet Elijah, who appears just in time for a Passover miracle. The story embodies the essence of the Passover holiday in a traditional folktale motif. Read it aloud.

Albert Whitman & Co., 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Alessandra Psacharopulo color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2019 Albert Whitman hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Adorable color illustrations by Alessandra Psacharopulo. CONTENT: As winter ends and spring arrives, one family prepares to celebrate Tu B'Shevat. It's time to feast on fruit, share about conservation, and plant trees! A perfect introduction to the Jewish holiday for readers of all ages. Preschool - 3.

PJ Library/Aladdin, 2007. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Jill McElmarry color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW c. 2007 PJ Library/Aladdin large over-sized paperback, 1st PB edition. Color illustrations by Jill Mcelmurry. CONTENT: Every night of Hanukkah, after Owen -- the Official Candle Lighter -- lights the menorah, Grandma Karen kicks off her cowboy boots and tells him a bedtime story. On the first night there's the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of becoming a rabbi. On the fourth night there's the amazing story of the alien who gets lost in a little girl's backyard. And on the seventh night there's the silly story about a boy who wants to be a baby...and whose parents let him! Join Owen in discovering how each of these stories is also a celebration of his own heritage in this heartwarming book about faith, family, and the miracle of Hanukkah. Ages 4 - 8.

Harper, 2011. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Mary Engelbreit. CONDITION: NEW 2011 Harper hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), 1st edition, 1st printing. Lettering on the front panel of the DJ are embossed. Beautifully decorated end pages. As ever, Engelbreit's color illustrations are flawless - I love the detail on the Mouse King. CONTENT: It is the night before Christmas! When Marie receives a handsome wooden Nutcracker from her dear uncle, she's thrilled. But during the night, something magical happens...and when her toy Nutcracker transforms into a handsome Prince, Marie is whisked off to Toyland on a winter adventure she'll never forget! The Nutcracker is one of the world's favorite holiday stories. Now for the first time the beloved artist Mary Engelbreit offers her vision of that magical night, creating a picture book filled with joyful movement and rich detail that even the youngest child will enjoy. Ages 4-8.

Pelican Publishing, 2012. 1st Edition 6th Printing. Hardcover. New/As New. Wild & bright color illustrations by Marilyn Carter Rougelot. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2012 Pelican Publishing (love this publishing house), first edition, 6th printing. Wonderful, bright color illustrations by Marilyn Carter Rougelot. PROBLEM: Small piece top back DJ edge removed. See scan or ask for one. CONTENT: It's Mimi's first Mardi Gras, and the house is ablaze with activity and excitement, for Mimi has never been to a Mardi Gras parade before. On this one special day of the year, Mimi gets to dress up like a princess! From her parents, Mimi learns the history of Mardi Gras and why it is celebrated in New Orleans. She learns all about Lent and Fat Tuesday and the colorful krewes such as Zulu and Rex that help make up the Mardi Gras Day celebration. At the parade, to her delight, Mimi sees beautiful costumes, funny costumes, and many unusual masks. She even sees a tribe of Mardi… Read More

The Summit Group, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/As New. Leslie Stall. UNREAD 1994 Summit Group hardcover (black boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first Printing. There is a tiny (really) "repaired" tear bottom DJ spine. Children's Holiday Adventures Series, Vol. 9.

PJ Library, 1997. 1st Paperback Edition 5th or later Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Susan Gaber color illus.. CONDITION: UNREAD 1997 PJ Library PAPERBACK, 5th printing. I just give up on PJ Library's ISBN system - if there is one. The HB copy and the PB copy share the same ISBN numbers. Tiny little edge wear bottom spine. REally, tiny. Beautiful color illustrations by Susan Gaber. CONTENT: A Jewish Cinderella, What's more precious than rubies, more lasting than gold? Raisel knows. She learned it from her grandfather, a poor scholar who taught her. When he dies, Raisel finds work in the home of a rabbi. His jealous cook makes Raisel toil from sunup to sundown. And as the Jewish holiday of Purim approaches, Raisel works even harder. The rabbi's son presides over the Purim dinner, and Raisel listens closely when he responds to riddles posed by his guests. Is it possible that this young man can answer Raisel's riddle? Erica Silverman's lively retelling of the Cinderella story features a… Read More

Little, Brown, 1994. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Marc Brown color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 1994 Little, Brown large paperback, first PB edition, first printing. Tons of horrible, funny, gruesome (not really) color illustrations by the Author. Stories in Rhyme. CONTENT: OK, my favorite is "How to Scare Your Friends" which tells you eyeballs - use peeled grapes; fingers? use green beans, etc. An illustrated collection of spooky stories, poems, and riddles including a humorous array of ghosts, monsters, ghouls, and witches. Reviewer: " This is an excellent collection of poems and rhymes edited and illustrated by that friendly aardvark Arthur's creator Marc Brown. The drawings are in the same style as the Arthur stories and some of Arthur's friends even make appearances lightening the mood even more from scary to silly. The ominous looking but genial Binky Barnes stars in an especially cute poem. My favorite nightmare defeating rhyme "The Adventures of… Read More

Bright Books, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. David R.H. Walker color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1996 Bright Books hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Decorated end pages. INSCRIBED by Author inside loose end page. Name easily "whited" out. All else perfect. Very cute story. Bright colorful, detailed illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: It's the secret weapon every parent brings out when all else fails - the threat that Santa is always watching, especially 6 months before Christmas. In this story, a father remembers a time when he was a naughty boy and Santa was watching. This could have been a disaster, but he got a second change to be good and by Christmas, he was glad he did. Reviewer: "A wonderful and funny book that is read and re-read to my children. It's on their top 5 list year round. The illustrations are even better than the great story, something I rarely see in author/illustrated books. You'll… Read More

Little Simon, 2004. 1st Edition 7th printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Claudine Gevry color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, not previously owned, 2004 Little Simon shaped board book with attached dreidel to spin, first edition, 7th printing. Color illustrations by Claudine Gevry. CONTENT: Celebrate Chanukah and play the dreidel game! Spin the dreidel and see where it lands. Nun, gimel, bey, and shin - who will win? Give it a spin! If you cannot see the scans of this book, email me and I'll send them to you.

Red Fox, 2002. New Edition 4th Printing. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Shirley Hughes. CONDITION: Like New 2002 Red Fox "new edition," paperback, 4th printing. Problem: the front cover panel shows light edge wear top and bottom. Beautiful paintings by the Author illustrate. CONTENT: The magic of winter is captured perfectly in this collection of prose, lyrical poetry, and dramatic pictures. The festive spirit of the winter season is captured in stories dealing with cold weather, winter nights, and Christmas. The stories range fro Halloween-type fairy stories to a wonderful wordless story (great for kids to develop their imaginations) to a Christmas story. Just delightful.

HarperCollins, 1997. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. Erika Weihs color illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "as new"? Remainder mark bottom edges. UNREAD (clean & tight), but not quite perfect, 1997 HarperCollins hardcover (decorated blue boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 2nd printing. This text was originally published in 1995 under the name "Passover." The illustrations by Weihs are new to this edition. CONTENT: First published in 1965, this look at Passover has new illustrations that update the text. Simon begins with the story of the first Passover, in which Jewish slaves escaped from their Egyptian masters. She then goes on to explain the seder ceremony and how Jewish families prepare for the coming of this important holiday. Each page of text is decoratively bordered and faces a full-page picture with Jewish families prominently featured. There's nothing terribly exceptional here, just solid, standard fare. Readers: Ages 7 - 9.

Sandpiper/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Emily Arnold McCully color illus.. CONDITION: NEW 2005 Sandpiper paperback, first PB edition, printing unknown Wonderful color illustrations by Emily Arnold McCully. CONTENT: What do leprechauns do? They bury a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, of course. But as Mrs. Bally Bunion's ox, Miss Maude Murphy's hen, and Old Jamie soon find out, they can't resist having a little fun along the way. For, besides burying pots of gold, mischief is what leprechauns do! From this amazing picture book duo comes a lively fun tale that's perfect for mischief makers of all ages! Reviewer: "This is one of the cutest books I've ever read, full of mischief and great illustrations. There are not many St. Patrick's Day books that are this good for a young child, and this certainly tops the bunch for creativity and mirth. But it is also a wonderful book at any time… Read More

Scholastic Pess, 1994. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. Elivia color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD (clean & tight), but not quite perfect, 1994 Scholastic hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, 4th printing. Color illustrations by Elivia. Problem: bottom back corner is lightly bumped with tiny edge wear bottom DJ edge. CONTENT: A collection of folktales about the major Jewish holidays features stories of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and the Sabbath and Chagall-like illustrations. Stories: Introduction; Rosh Hashana - The Never Ending Song; Yom Kippur - Miracles on the Sea; Sukkot - The Magician's Spell; Hanukkah - Hannah the Joyful; Purim - The Purim Trunk; Passover - The Two Brothers; Shabbat - The Uninvited Guest; About the Stories; About the Jewish Calendar; Glossary; Bibliography; and Recommended Titles.

Illinois: Albert Whitman & Company, 1990. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Miriam Nerlove full-page color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1990 Albert Whitman hardcover (pictorial boards - but NO DJ, don't even know if it ever had one), first edition, first printing. Full-page color illustrations by Miriam Nerlove. Problem(s): glue spot on one of the pages stuck to the opposite page and a piece the size of a dime peeled off. Another problem would be if this book had a DJ originally. CONTENT: An introduction to the Jewish holidays not only defines the special days and associated terms, but also spins a fanciful tale about the gifts God gave to each holiday in heaven, including the tearful Sukkot.