customs and practices

Introduces the festivals celebrated in the Islamic faith.

Introduces Hindu festivals through quotations from children talking about their religious lives as well as through information boxes.

Introduces Buddhist festivals through quotations from children talking about their religious lives as well as through information boxes and extracts from sacred texts.

Presents the history, traditions, and significance of Hanukkah as it is celebrated by a Jewish family in San Francisco.

Briefly describes the beliefs of Muslims and eight of the special celebrations that are part of the Islamic faith.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Islam, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Muslim festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Introduces the reader to the Jewish religion and describes what goes on in a synagogue.

Just before the Passover seder, a man baked from scraps of matzo dough escapes from the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets clever Mendel Fox.

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

Short verses describe symbols, foods, and family fun associated with the festival of Hanukkah. Includes facts about the history and traditions.