Diwali
From the Set Festivals and Celebrations
People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries, and its traditions and beautiful and meaningful. Readers discover what these traditions are with the help of achievable main text and fun fact boxes. They are then able to test their reading comprehension with a short quiz. Eye-catching illustrations and photographs are also included to make this engaging exercise in developing an appreciation for diversity even more fun.
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 4 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Dewey Number | 294.5 |
Lexile | |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.0 |
Guided Reading Level | K |
Language | English |
Publisher | Greenhaven Publishing |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | 9781534543164 |
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.