The author describes Christmas at his grandmother's apartment in Spanish Harlem the year she introduced him to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Diego Velazquez's portrait of Juan de Pareja, which has had a profound and lasting effect on him.
Presents step-by-step instructions for birthday gift craft projects, including a picture frame, standing monogram, clay nameplate, and stenciled T-shirt.
It is almost Christmas, but Katharine's teacher Mrs. Bingsley is unhappy--can Katharine discover why and find a present that will cheer her teacher up?.
Illustrations in which striped acetate overlays give the illusion of movement accompany the popular Christmas carol about a suitor's extravagant gifts to his beloved, from a partridge in a pear tree to twelve drummers drumming.
"Squirrel and Hare are finishing preparations on Christmas Eve when Mouse, seeking a last-minute gift, finds a sick swallow, and by helping her the friends find the true spirit of Christmas"--Provided by publisher.
"A young girl explores the vibrant rainbow of items for sale in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her mother. Includes facts about the items mentioned and markets around the world, as well as photographs taken by the author in her hometown of Chennai, India"--OCLC.
Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.
