Dia de Los Muertos

Written by Roseanne Greenfield Thong

Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros

"El Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here―a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated with sugar skulls and marigolds. Tamales and sweets are ready to eat. Soon it will be time for picnics, music, and a costume parade! Come join in these joyful and vibrant festivities that are a tradition in Mexico, the United States, and throughout Latin America."

Duck for President

Written by by Doreen Cronin

Illustrated by Betsy Lewin

"It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land.

Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck.

We say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America.

Thank you for your vote."

Grace for President

Written by Kelly DiPucchio

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

"When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her popular opponent declares that he's the "best man for the job" and seems to have captured the votes of all of the class's boys. But Grace is more determined than ever. Even if she can't be the best man for the job, she can certainly try to be the best person!"

Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Written by Jonah Winter

Illustrated by Shane W. Evans

"An elderly African American woman, en route to vote, remembers her family’s tumultuous voting history in this picture book publishing in time for the fiftieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965."

If I Ran For President

Written by Catherine Stier

Illustrated by Lynne Avril

"Imagine starring in commercials and traveling in your own campaign bus! Or seeing your face on bumper stickers and T-shirts! If you ran for president, you would get to do these and other fun things, but you would also have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's problems, tell the American people about your platform, select a running mate, and debate your opponents on live television. Finally, in November, Election Day would arrive. You would keep your fingers crossed and wait for the results―will you be the next president of the United States?"

One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote

Written by Bonnie Worth

Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

"The Cat in the Hat looks at how, why, and who we vote for in a rhyming, nonfiction book that's perfect for Election Day, President's Day, and year-round reading."

Our Outdoor Learning instructor Mr. Nate has recorded his favorite book for us to read!

After watching the video of Everybody Needs A Rock by Byrd Baylor head over to the CMP Outdoor Learning Website to enjoy lessons and activities!

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Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale

Written by Gerald McDermott

"With vibrant colors and bold geometric forms, Gerald McDermott brilliantly captures the stylized look of Pueblo Indian art in this Caldecott Award-winning retelling of an ancient legend. A young boy searches for his father, but before he can claim his heritage he must first prove his worthiness by passing through the four ceremonial chambers: the kiva of lions, the kiva of snakes, the kiva of bees, and the kiva of lightning. Striking in its simplicity and grace, Arrow to the Sun vividly evokes the Native American reverence for the source of all life—the Solar Fire. "

The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story

Adapted by Joseph Bruchac

Illustrated by Anna Vojtech

"From an award-winning Native American storyteller comes this captivating re-telling of a Cherokee legend, which explains how strawberries came to be. Long ago, the first man and woman quarrelled. The woman left in anger, but the Sun sent tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife."

Knots on a Counting ROpe

Written by Bill Martin Jr.

Illustrated by John Archambault and Ted Rand

"In Knots on a Counting Rope, Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault tell a poignant story about a boy’s emerging confidence in facing his blindness in this beautiful children’s picture book illustrated by Ted Rand.

By the warmth of a campfire beneath a starry night sky, a Navajo youth named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses listens to the tale of his birth from his grandfather. Although blind, the boy learns that he has the strength to cope with his condition and meet any challenge that comes his way."

Thanksgiving then and now

Written by Jessica Gunderson

"Compare how the first Thanksgiving was celebrated to how we celebrate the holiday today. "

The Little Engine That Could Saves the Thanksgiving Day Parade

Written by Watty Piper

Illustrated by Cristina Ong

"The Turkeyland Band is on its way to play in Gobbleville's Thanksgiving Day parade when a tire goes flat and they have no spare, but the Little Blue Engine comes by and thinks she can help. "

this is the feast

Written Diane ZuHone Shore

"A heartwarming first Thanksgiving story depicts the celebration of friendship between the Pilgrims and their neighbors, the Indians."

Scooby Do and the THanksgiving mystery

Written by Gail Herman

"Something Spooky's going on! The gang heads to a farm to pick vegetables for Thanksgiving dinner, but - ZOINKS! - it seems like Daphne, Velma, and Fred have been turned into pumpkinhead monsters! Can Scooby and Shaggy get to the bottom of this caper before the pumpkin heads get them?"