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Soon they are all celebrating and feasting together in this community-centered story from chef and food writer Lara Lee and richly illustrated by Natelle Quek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 32\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 9-5\/8 x 10-5\/8\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 4-6 years","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42550906552433,"sku":"200-9781536251623","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/welcoming-the-lunar-new-year-200-9781536251623.jpg?v=1761656352"},{"product_id":"lucky-new-year-colors","title":"Lucky New Year Colors","description":"Celebrate Lunar New Year with Joyce Wan’s irresistable petite picture book that will introduce kids (ages 3-5) to the colors of the holiday. 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Here’s a book that helps little ones enhance their color recognition skills while experiencing the joy of the holiday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 40\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 8 x 8\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 2-5 years","brand":"Astra Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42550906781809,"sku":"200-9781662640902","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/lucky-new-year-colors-200-9781662640902.jpg?v=1761656353"},{"product_id":"binnys-diwali","title":"Binny's Diwali","description":"Binny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights!\u003cbr\u003eBinny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words. Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah. Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar, enchanting illustrations by Nidhi Chanani, and detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights, Binny's Diwali is a holiday treat.","brand":"Scholastic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42550907666545,"sku":"087-9781338364484","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/binnys-diwali-087-9781338364484.jpg?v=1761656353"},{"product_id":"the-best-diwali-ever","title":"The Best Diwali Ever","description":"Diwali, the festival of lights, is nearly here!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis year, Ariana has plans to make it an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and . . . the rangoli competition, which she plans to win this year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything would go perfectly to plan if it weren’t for Rafi, her little brother, who is always up to mischief . . . and always being clumsy! Will he ruin Diwali too?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about siblings and the wonder of sharing special celebrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scholastic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42550908321905,"sku":"087-9781443193528","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/the-best-diwali-ever-087-9781443193528.jpg?v=1761656354"},{"product_id":"ramadan-kareem","title":"Ramadan Kareem","description":"Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith warm, lyrical text from M. O. 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She is having the best day ever until she opens her present: a shiny pink bicycle that she absolutely doesn’t want to share with her cousin, Alissa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs her mom takes her on an adventure to gift delicious Eid treats to all their neighbours, Safa realizes how wonderful it is to make others happy . . . and wants to make it up to Alissa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter all, what makes Eid exciting is sharing special moments with the people we love.","brand":"Scholastic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42550909239409,"sku":"087-9781443197229","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/the-most-exciting-eid-087-9781443197229.jpg?v=1761656358"},{"product_id":"together-on-eid","title":"Together on Eid","description":"Eid is a gathering, a party, a feast … and so much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether on Eid celebrates the many gifts of the holiday—from excitedly awaiting the arrival of guests to enjoying steaming hot rotis to sharing treasured family stories. 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