Holidays with a Tail

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Young Alex is beyond excited on Christmas Eve. He knows that Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ and he cannot wait for tomorrow to come - he wants a puppy of his own to play with and love. On Christmas Day he opens a large box with yes a puppy inside. Alex names him Zipper! However when grandparents come bearing gifts Zipper bounds out of the open door. Mother and Alex then begin a neighborhood adventure as they search for a runaway dog and meet neighbors with different winter holiday celebrations and traditions: the Hindu Diwali the Jewish Hanukkah the Latinx Las Posadas and the African-American Kwanzaa. Alex then returns home for a Christmas feast happy with his new canine companion and the knowledge that his neighborhood is filled with amazing people who are more alike than different.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Kelly Darmofal takes her readers on an unexpected Christmas journey that leads her readers to discover the beauty of our diverse winter holidays!</span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>  </em></strong><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Holidays with a Tail: A Tale of Winter Celebrations</em><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>is a book to read aloud to all!   </span>-- <span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Debbie McIntyre Principal of Jefferson Elementary School</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>With warmth and cheer Darmofal captures Christmas Day in </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Holidays with a Tail</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>. A day of adventure for a boy becomes a day of learning and connecting with others for a deeper understanding of cultures and traditions that differ from his own.  A great holiday read!  </span>-- <span style=color: rgba(32 31 30 1)>Emily M. Cagle Media Specialist at Meadowlark Elementary School</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(32 31 30 1)> </span>With vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand language the author introduces us to five holiday celebrations enjoyed by families of different cultures. This book is non-judgmental and depicts appreciation for the differences among us. While it is intended for children parents might also learn something new<em>. Holidays with a Tail</em> is a valuable resource if we plan to raise our children with an acceptance of diversity.</p><p>-- Dr. Laurie Zelinger Child Psychologist Author of <em>Please Explain Vaccines to Me Because I HATE SHOTS!</em></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(32 31 30 1)>Learn more at www.ImLostInMyMind.com</span></p><p>Another empowering book from Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com</p><p> </p>