Arcadia Public Library

A story in the style of the familiar poem, "The Night Before Christmas," tells how a housefull of monsters, goblins, witches and the like prepare for Halloween.

When a little boy finally decides what to bring to the celebration of the one hundredth day of school, he has no idea what a surprise it will be for everyone.

Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed different classrooms, but they make the best of it--and some new friends--in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas."

When a group of children prepares for and experiences the first day of kindergarten, the parents are the ones who have trouble adjusting.

"Yes! It's almost here. And the big question is: Who will be our next president? Will our leader be a he or a she? A young citizen gives her take on politics and Election Day in this charming story, told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem."

In the tradition of "The Night Before Christmas," these rhymes outline the fun of Valentine's Day.

It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen!

Tells the story of one family's Thanksgiving Day celebration.

In rhyming text, a family celebrates the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah.