(4) 4-6 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. Cinco de Mayo is "a time to take pride in Mexican traditions and share them with others in the community." The book alternates between historical background and one Mexican American family's preparations for Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Hercules, California. The text is informative but dense and the design is busy, though the many photographs do provide a lively backdrop. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(2) 4-6 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. In this photo-essay, young Veronica, whose family has roots in Puerto Rico and Ecuador, celebrates Dia de los Tres Reyes, or Three Kings Day. In a fairly smooth integration of general information and specifics about Veronica's celebration, the text and photos duly record the preparations and festivities and reflect her family's pride in their Latino heritage. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2004

(4) 4-6 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. In this photo-essay, ten-year-old Ariana follows the preparations for her cousin Cynthia's quinceañera, a lavish, religious coming-of-age celebration enjoyed by many Latinas. The color photos (many obviously posed) capture the excitement surrounding this event--from the planning process up through the day of the party. The text provides some history behind the traditions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) 4-6 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. The experience of fourth-grader Ibraheem is used to focus a picture of religious and cultural tradition as expressed in a major holiday. The author and photographer do an equable job of conveying Ramadan's rituals, obligations, and joys. They provide general information about Islamic practices in the United States and some history of the faith. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2002

(4) 4-6 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. Text and color photos feature nine-year-old Micah and his family observing this Jewish holiday. The Passover story is retold, and the foods, traditions, and rituals of the Seder are discussed. The narrative is informative but confusing in spots. Music and lyrics to a Passover song conclude the book. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman

(4) K-3 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. This photo-essay tracks eleven-year-old Kristen as she prepares to play Mary in Las Posadas, the nine-day religious celebration leading up to Christmas. Most of the color photos are clear, but the layout is unattractive. The text's total immersion in the event's motifs and pieties is somewhat dry; more broadly appealing is Kristen's close-knit Hispanic-American family. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. The text follows a young boy named Ryan as he and his family prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year in their home and community. Illustrated with captioned color photographs, the book introduces the holiday's foods and customs and provides information about the history of San Francisco's Chinatown. Ind.

Reviewer: Chyn Feng Sun

(2) 4-6 Photographs by Lawrence Migdale. Thirteen-year-old Monte Lyons, an "American Indian citizen of the Onondaga Nation," and his family serve as a springboard for an in-depth look into the little-known origins of the game of lacrosse. Full-color action photos dominate the spreads and depict various aspects of the sport. A concise, descriptive text provides a colorful understanding of the history of lacrosse, seamlessly woven into a general history of the Iroquois Confederacy. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.