Festivals and Celebrations
Set of 6 titles
People around the world love to gather together to celebrate important days. Although the reasons for these celebrations may differ from place to place, they are all special times. Readers discover an exciting variety of global holidays in these engaging guides to festivals and celebrations--from Chinese New Year and Day of the Dead to Christmas and Eid al-Fitr. Accessible text allows readers to independently explore the details that make each festival special--from the clothes people wear to the foods they eat. Fun fact boxes provide additional information as readers develop a deeper appreciation for diversity.
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 4 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Dewey Number | 294.5-394.26 |
Lexile | |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.0-4.6 |
Guided Reading Level | K |
Language | English |
Publisher | Greenhaven Publishing |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | S23KIDH02 |
Copyright | 2023 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of Festivals and Celebrations
International festivals and celebrations are highlighted in each title. Each volume opens with a table of contents and uses colorful borders and large photos with a paragraph of text to describe the topic. A short quiz, glossary, and index are included in the back matter. Vocabulary words are underlined; labeled pictures and info-graphics are used to further understanding, explaining, for example, that Eid-al Firtr means a festival of breaking fast. Diverse people, places, and foods are pictured. Titles validate that many people who celebrate may do so differently, offering wider worldview understanding, such as for Hanukkah “In Cuba, people celebrate with fried plantain, which is a type of fruit.” Although titles are short, each topic touches on multiple aspects of each observance being discussed. VERDICT A great introduction to festivals and celebrations around the world for beginning readers.