Max Celebrates Cinco De Mayo

Jose invites Max to his house to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo with his family.

Learning and fun go hand-in-hand with these thematically organized story time programs that are linked to adorable, edible crafts. There are kids' cookbooks and there are books with story time suggestions, but no book has combined the two—until now. Story Times Good Enough to Eat!: Thematic Programs with Edible Story Crafts brings these elements together in programs that will engage kids and make every story time special. Both a manual and a recipe book, Story Times Good Enough to Eat! offers thematic programs for major holidays and seasons and includes programs on popular animals and other themes as well. It is designed to educate children by having them listen to the story, then reinforcing the lessons of the story by creating an edible craft to go along with it. Every theme in the book includes a suggested titles list, a brief overview of the program, and a complete recipe and instructions for making the corresponding snack/craft, from yummy school bus cupcakes to mouth-watering sugar cookie sombreros for Cinco de Mayo.

Describes the history, customs, and practices of this holiday commemorating the victory of the Mexican army over the French on May 5, 1862.

Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!

Describes the role of the battle that took place in Puebla, Mexico, on May 5, 1862 in Mexican history, and explains how its anniversary is celebrated in Mexico and the United States and the customs and symbols associated with the holiday.

The emperor of France ordered his generals to take over Mexico and then - using it as a base - help the Confederates win their Civil War against the United States. In this book, learn how the Mexicans took their country back.

France's emperor ordered his generals to take over Mexico and - using it as a base - help the Confederates win their Civil War against the United States. What if they had succeeded? This book tells how the Mexicans took their country back.

Discusses the history, significance, and traditions of the Mexican holiday.