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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,611 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
4–7 yrs
3417 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story
Adib Khorram
When Kian and his cat accidentally ruin the traditional Persian New Year table, he must race to find seven new items to
Ages 4–8
Bone Man: A Native American Modoc Tale, The
Laura Simms
Armed with courage, a young Modoc boy named Nulwee hunts a giant skeleton creature to save his village and restore the p
Ages 7–10
I Am La Chiva!: The Colorful Bus of the Andes
Karol Hernández
Hop aboard La Chiva! This bright, rhyming bus ride through the Andes takes you on a joyous trip to a bustling Colombian
Ages 4–8
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398 books
Nabeel's New Pants: An Eid Tale
Fawzia Gilani-Williams
Nabeel finds the perfect Eid gifts for his whole family, but a hilarious mix-up with his own new pair of pants keeps him
Ages 4–8
The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention
Shana Keller
A brilliant Black mechanic arrives in the United States from South America and overcomes immense odds to invent a revolu
Ages 6–10
Wat Takes His Shot: The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka
Cheryl Kim
Wataru Misaka broke through barriers and defied expectations to become the very first non-white player in the history of
Ages 6–10
The Spider Weaver
Margaret Musgrove
Two weavers in Ghana learn the intricate patterns of Kente cloth from a very talented spider in this traditional tale.
Ages 5–9
Ten Oni Drummers
Matthew Gollub
Ten tiny Japanese oni grow large and powerful as they beat their drums on the sand to protect children by drumming away
Ages 3–7
Maya Angelou Finds Her Voice
Connie Roop and Peter Roop
After a time of deep silence and sorrow, young Maya meets a patient teacher named Mrs. Flowers who helps her find the co
Ages 8–12
Rice
Yu Hongcheng
Detailed paintings reveal the fascinating year-long journey of growing rice among the beautiful mountains of China's Yun
Ages 5–10
Queen to the Rescue, A: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
Nancy Churnin
The true story of Henrietta Szold comes to life through cubistic art, showing how one woman’s leadership saved thousands
Ages 6–10
Family Poems for Every Day of the Week
Francisco X. Alarcón
Bilingual verses celebrate the rhythms of the week and the beauty of home life through vibrant illustrations and folklor
Ages 4–8
The History of the Mayan Empire
Baby Professor
For the curious child who wonders about lost cities and ancient people. This guide introduces the rise and fall of the M
Ages 6–10
The Powwow Thief
Joseph Bruchac
Twin siblings Marie and Jamie turn into detectives at the powwow when their grandmother’s precious beaded necklace goes
Ages 6–9
Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day
Astrid Kamalyan
Soap suds and sunshine fill the air as four siblings join their grandmother for a traditional Armenian rug-washing day i
Ages 3–7
Grandma's Tiny House
JaNay Brown-Wood
Plates are piled high and the guest list is growing, but there is simply no room left inside. Rhyming verses follow a fa
Ages 2–5
Minegoo Mniku
Sandra L. Dodge
Vivid watercolors and Mi'kmaq quilt patterns illustrate the traditional creation story of Prince Edward Island in this b
Ages 6–10
Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector
Randel McGee
A scientist in 132 CE creates a groundbreaking device to track the earth's movements, illustrated in a style inspired by
Ages 6–10
Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta, 1325-1354
James Rumford
Follow a young man across 75,000 miles of the ancient world through maps and calligraphy that trace his epic 14th-centur
Ages 6–10
The Reluctant Storyteller #1
Reluctant Storyteller
Art Coulson
Contemporary Cherokee life meets traditional folklore in this collection that blends storytelling with facts about the C
Ages 6–10
Immigrant Girl: Becky of Eldridge Street
Brett Harvey
Becky navigates the crowded tenements and rich traditions of the Lower East Side after her Jewish family arrives in New
Ages 7–10
Half Spoon of Rice: A Survival Story of the Cambodian Genocide
Icy Smith
A young boy endures the hardships of a labor camp and the loss of his home during the Cambodian genocide before finally
Ages 9–12
Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper!
Tololwa M. Mollel
A tiny hare enlists the help of her animal neighbors to outsmart a mysterious intruder who has taken over her home.
Ages 4–8
Common Threads #1
Adam's Day at the Market
Huda Essa
Bustling crowds and colorful stalls fill the market where Adam learns that even when we look different, our families sha
Ages 4–8
