may day

Presents two books in one introducing children to the holidays of May Day and Lei Day, and describes why they are celebrated, what traditions are associated with each, and how they differ.

An introduction to some of the characters, events, and activities of May.

A Mexican-American first-grader experiences the difficulties and pleasures of being different when she wears a tulip costume with all the colors of the rainbow for the school May Day parade.

In this cumulative rhyme, a sleepwalking girl inadvertently starts a parade on the morning of Mayfest.

Although Miss McFlimsey knows she isn't beautiful, she discovers she has the potential for another queenly attribute.

Although Miss McFlimsey knows she isn't beautiful, she discovers she has the potential for another queenly attribute.

A Mexican-American first-grader experiences the difficulties and pleasures of being different when she wears a tulip costume with all the colors of the rainbow for the school May Day parade.

Because of Sylvie's goodness, her wicked stepmother and stepsister are vanquished and she becomes Queen of the May.

Traces the history of May Day celebrations and customs in many lands from the days of the ancient Romans to the present.