No comments about SpineChillers Mysteries Series: Birthday Cake and I Scream (Katz, Fred E. Spinechillers Mysteries, 7.).

No comments about Bunny's First Birthday (Rhyming Stories).

No comments about Max Celebrates Groundhog Day (Read-It! Readers).

No comments about Let's Go Dear Dragon (Modern Curriculum Press Beginning to Read Series).

No comments about Celebrate Chinese New Year (Celebrate Holidays).

No comments about Today Is Your Birthday (Today Is...).

1 comments about Day of the Dead: A Mexican-American Celebration.

1. This children's book tells the Día de los Muertos story through the eyes of bilingual Sacramento, California-based twins, aged ten, named Ximena and Azucena. The book tells the family history to illustrate the strong ties between the American family and its native Mexico. In 1974, the twin's father was an integral part of bringing Día de los Muertos to Sacramento. This book gives a very detailed history of Día de los Muertos that I didn't come across in any other children's books. It explains much of Aztec culture, including their Creation Myth, and how Día de los Muertos began. Then, Spanish conquistadors came into contact with these people, and their Catholic influence altered their traditions, and Halloween was beginning to brew in Europe simultaneously. Finally, it discusses how Mexican-Americans have another unique take on celebrating the holiday. Then, the book outlines the celebration, many pages on the ofrendas (with more elaborate detail than other books in this bibliography) a section on the masks of Día de los Muertos (another facet of the fiesta that isn't covered in other books), and the procession a family takes from its home to the cemetery. It also contains a glossary of the Spanish words used throughout the book with its definition.

1 comments about Harry's Birthday (I Can Read Book 2).

1. The book is about Harry and his birthday party. Harry loves cowboys. He wants to have a cowboy theme party. Harry buys cowboy plates, cups, and invitations. He telld everyone he wants a cowboy hat for his birthday. When the party day finally arrives he opens his presents. He gets 7 cowboys hats, a pair of cowboy boots, a book and more. He's very happy. He had a great birthday.
   
   The book was quick and easy to read. Young readers will enjoy the cute illustrations.

   I would recommend this book to kids 5-8. It is part or the "Am I can Read" series.

1 comments about Celebrate America (Holiday Foil Books).

1. My daughter, now 2 years old, has enjoyed this book for the last year. It is a very quick read, and I like the patriotic references and pride for our country that it demonstrates. The illustrations are charming, and the text contains numerous "catch phrases" that she will hear over and over as she learns our national songs. I'm giving it 4 stars instead of five because I think the brevity of the book makes it worth less than its retail price.

1 comments about Spot Goes to a Party (Spot).

1. My son loves Spot and this is one of his favorite Spot books. There are balloons and animals in costumes, which make him giggle.