Moishe, a milkman who is kind to everyone in his poor village of Wishniak, receives a magic frying pan that produces an unlimited supply of delicious Hanukkah latkes.

As winter melts into spring, Rosie and her grandfather collect sap, and then the whole family works together to make maple syrup.

Pumpkin heads and jack-o-lanterns of all varieties abound when Halloween comes around.

When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt.

A child describes how one family celebrates Hanukkah, including polishing the silver menorah, lighting the candles, having a special family dinner, and sharing gifts.

When fall comes, two brothers enjoy catching the falling leaves, stomping on them, kicking them, jumping in piles of them, and using them to make pictures. Includes a description of how leaves change through the year.

After learning about maps in school, Lisa maps all the favorite places of her dog Penny.

Sally, a black Labrador retriever, goes to the beach, where she enjoys various activities with other visiting dogs.

Describes some of the differences in the ways various baby animals--including monkeys, rhinos, wolves, seals, and elephants-- behave and grow.