Bandon Public Library

Décor! Lighting! Atmosphere! Oh, and cake! There are many artistic decisions that go into a party - from choosing a theme, to preparing games, to making snacks! This guide to party planning gives readers creative control over their own celebrations. They can collaborate with friends, or play the host! Either way, this book full of inspiring ideas and easy step-by-step instructions guarantees a good time for all. Photographs of crafts, foods, and...

Judy and Stink co-star in their second full-color adventure — crawling with pirates and puzzles, carbuncles and chuckles.

As soon as the Moody family drops anchor on "Artichoke" Island, they are greeted by Cap'n Weevil, a one-eyed buccaneer with a scraggly beard and a secret treasure map. Before you can say "Davy Jones's Locker," Stink and Judy are racing across the island in search of gold. But—shiver me timbers!—they're

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Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom.

Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras--skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities--came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known...

"A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade."--

Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration--but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again.

When she has to take over the job of appearing in Piccadilly on Groundhog Day to look for her shadow, Gretchen Groundhog is worried and nervous and threatens not to come out.

Discusses why and how Father's Day is celebrated

Lists a wide variety of items, from red socks to peekaboo, that can make one happy.

This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland. Kids love holidays--and they'll love reading about well-known symbols we associate with these famous days. Our Holiday Symbols series answers basic questions about some favorite holiday icons, including how they became linked to their special days. Each volume also...