Preparing for the Day of the Dead

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

By Shelley Guyton

This book brings the Day of the Dead to life for any child. Although written in English, Day of the Dead fluidly integrates many Spanish words and phrases. Each segment of the story introduces a facet of preparing for the holiday, like buying sugar skulls (calaveras de azúcar).

Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast

Friday, September 30th, 2011

By Deb Fowler

A charming tale of how two young sisters celebrate their sukkah breakfast during Sukkot.

Celebrating the Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

By Stephanie Meade

A Day of Delight: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia shows the way of life of an Ethiopian Jewish community.

Children’s Book Review: A Party in Ramadan

Monday, August 1st, 2011

By Stephanie Meade

A Party in Ramadan by Asma Mobin-Uddin and illustrated by Laura Jacobsen, is the perfect Ramadan book for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

Stories from the Peruvian Andes

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

By Stephanie Meade

A little boy, Kusikiy, on the island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru has a concern. “I am worried the birds are not singing and the trees are sad” because it has not rained.

Favorite Swedish Stories: Emil in the Soup Tureen

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

By Crystal Hoshaw

Emil in the Soup Tureen is a story by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, who is best-known for the classic children’s tale Pippi Longstocking. The story paints a quaint and idyllic picture of farm life in rural 20th century Sweden

Hungry for Some Korean Bee-Bim Bop

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

By Stephanie Meade

Bee-Bim Bop is an adorable, sing-songy book about making this favorite (at least one of my favorite) Korean dishes, bee-bim bop, which means mixed vegetables and rice in Korean.

Lion’s Mane – Story of the Sikh Turban

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

By Sundari

In this beautifully illustrated story, young readers journey to cultures around the world to explore the meaning of the Sikh dastaar, or turban. The dastaar is used as a metaphor throughout the story and represents nobility, guidance, wisdom and strength.

Out of the Way! Out of the Way!

Monday, February 28th, 2011

By Nandini Bagpai

Out of the Way! Out of the Way! follows the journey of a sapling, a boy and a road, but most of all, the place where they all grow, an unnamed village in India. The boy finds a young tree in the middle of a busy village street and carefully borders it with stones.

InCultureParent’s Essential Chinese New Year Reading List

Monday, January 31st, 2011

By The Editors

InCultureParent’s essential reading list for the Chinese New Year.

Japanese Children’s Favorite Stories

Friday, December 31st, 2010

By The Editors

The stories are full of fantasy and provide a window into another culture without needing experience in the culture for children to appreciate them. Beautifully illustrated, the stories are imaginative and often dramatic.

The Eight Essential Hanukkah Books

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

By Kellen Kaiser

I understand the challenge of bringing holidays into an understandable form for children. On top of that, there is definitely a smaller selection for Chanukah than what’s offered for Christmas. We may be Chosen but we can’t be choosy.

Science Meets Religion in Menorah Under the Sea

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

By Deb Fowler

This is a tale of a very unusual holiday celebration that everyone who reads it will marvel at the depth of David’s dedication and love for Hanukkah. Religion and science mesh very nicely in this book, one that has a very touching, harmonious conclusion.

Bringing Diwali to Life for Children

Monday, November 1st, 2010

By Meera Sriram

Diwali: A Festival of Lights and Fun (Diwali: Kushiyon Ka Tyohaar) By Manisha Kumar & Monica Kumar (Authors), Sona & Jacob (Illustrators) Reviewed by Meera Sriram (Reprinted with permission from Saffrontree.org) This bilingual book on Diwali is from Meera Masi, a Bay Area based cross-cultural publishing house with a mission to pass on the heritage [...]