Yuma Public Library

As five-year-old Keiko and her eighty-five year old Obi, or grandmother, excitedly prepare to celebrate the Star Festival, Tanabata Matsuri, Obi tells the story of Tanabata. Includes information about the festival and how it is celebrated.

Aspiring special effects wizard Desmond Pucket carries his pranks too far, putting his field trip to Mountain Full of Monsters at Crab Shell Pier in jeopardy.

Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated.

Hannah has always wanted a dog and can't belive her luck when her parents finally say that they can adopt one. Better yet, they're getting a Dalmation - Hannah's dream dog. Oscar loves Hannah and soon settles into his new home. But as it gets closer to Christmas, Hannah needs to rehearse for her school play, and she has less and less time for long walks and games with her puppy. Oscar feels lonely and neglected. Why doesn't Hannah want to spend time...

"Light a fire, pour a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and curl up with Country Faith Christmas- the holiday follow-up to Country Faith! Here you'll find 37 of America's favorite country music stars sharing their Christmas memories, personal recipes, family traditions and favorite Christmas carols in this beautiful, colorful ode to the season."--

"In this gorgeously illustrated, deeply moving picture book, a young girl learns about the practice of sitting shiva after her mother dies."--

After Brother Bear receives a valentine from a secret admirer, he has trouble concentrating on the big hockey game coming up the next day.

Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

Christmas with a cowboy: Maverick Callahan lives up to his reputation as a freewheeling cowboy. But a year ago he fell head-over-heels for an extraordinary woman he met while on vacation, a woman he was convinced he'd never see again. So when she appears on his doorstep like a Christmas miracle, Maverick is determined not to waste his lucky break. Bridget O'Malley's world has flipped upside down. As the new guardian of her best friend's baby, she...

What should Peppa Pig be for Halloween? She has lots of costume ideas, but her friends seem to have thought of everything already. Should Peppa be a pirate? No, Danny Dog is dressing up as a pirate - with an eye patch and everything! What about a nurse? No, thats Suzy Sheeps costume. Can Peppa pull together a Halloween costume thats perfectly Peppa Pig and perfect for her favorite activity - in time for trick-or-treating?