Episode 12

Episode 12: Celebrations
A celebration is an activity or event that makes something special or memorable. Think about what kinds of things you celebrate at home or in school.

Featured Books
Read Book: Froggy Bakes a Cake by Jonathan London, 1992
Froggy tries to bake a cake all on his own for his mom’s birthday. He runs into a few problems along the way.

New Book: Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, 2018
Julián sees women walking by dressed as mermaids and wants to look as spectacular as they do! With the help of his Abuela, his wish comes true.

Extension Activities

1. What is your favorite celebration? Draw a picture or write a story about what you love to celebrate and how you celebrate it.
   
2. Attend a community celebration with your class or family.
   
3. Make up a new holiday. Host a party to celebrate your fictional holiday with your friends.
   

Book Recommendations
Board Books:

1. We Sang You Home by Richard Van Camp
   
2. Happy New Year Spot by Eric Hill
   
3. Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney
   

Picture Books:

1. Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow
   
2. The Valentine Bears by Eve Bunting
   
3. Celebrate You! by Sherri Duskey Rinker
   

Chapter Books:

1. Junie B. Jones Dumb Bunny by Barbara Park
   
2. Captain Awesome Saves the Winter Wonderland by Stan Kirby
   
3. How I Celebrate: A Young Person’s Guide to Celebrations of the World by Pam Robson and Teri Gower
   

YA Books:

1. The Tequila Worm by Viola Canales
   
2. What Light by Jay Asher
   
3. The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand
   
   
   
   Guest Host Spotlight​
   
   Meet Mr. Jack Rosen, Young Adult Specialist from Patterson Library in Westfield, NY and the lone editor for this podcast! Jack’s name came from the main characters in the movie Titanic, Rose and Jack.