Recipes

Papa's Latkes

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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Papa and the little bears make latkes for Chanukah. Includes the song "O Chanukah" and a recipe for latkes.

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A Hanukkah Treasury

By Eric A. Kimmel

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Presents stories, songs, recipes, and activities related to the celebration of Hanukkah.

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Cranberry Thanksgiving

By Wende Devlin

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"Grandmother certainly didn't want to ask Mr. Whiskers for Thanksgiving dinner! She was very angry when Maggie asked him. She was even more angry when SOMEONE stole her favorite, secret recipe for cranberry bread! Was Mr. Whiskers the thief?"
Read the book and then try the recipe for cranberry bread.

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Things to Make and Do for Thanksgiving

By Lorinda Bryan Cauley

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Includes a history of Thanksgiving, crafts, recipes, jokes, riddles, and games relating to this holiday.

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My Very Own Thanksgiving: A Book of Cooking and Crafts

By Robin West

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Kids can help! Make pretty table-settings and help plan menus. You may need an adult's help for some recipes.

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A Dragon Thanksgiving Feast: Things to Make and Do

By Loreen Leedy

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The dragon family celebrates Thanksgiving by preparing and enjoying a great feast. Includes instructions for activities and games related to the holiday.

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Maria Molina and the Days of the Dead

By Kathleen Krull

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In Mexico, Maria and her family celebrate Los Dias de los Muertos, The Days of the Dead. Includes a recipe for pan de los muertos.

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Cooking the Mexican Way

By Rosa Coronado

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Recipes for celebrations and everyday. This newer version of the family favorite has slimmed-down recipes. Part of the Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks series. Clearly written recipes for easy dinners and snacks: Red Snapper with Lime Juice, Mango with Cinnamon, and a couple of kid-pleasing favorites, Tortillas with Chicken and Mexican Hot Chocolate.

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Valerie and the Silver Pear

By Benjamin Darling, illustrated by Dan Lane

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Valerie and her grandfather pick many pears from the old tree, hunting for the silver pear that her late grandmother always gave away to friends. They then take their sweet harvest and make some wonderful pies with a recipe (included!) from Grandma's cookbook. A lovely picture book that celebrates family and family traditions.
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Christmas Around the World

If it's December, it's time for that familiar topic for reports: Christmas Customs Around the World. Fortunately, the library has a number of resources to help you.