Fall 2023

Presidents' Day

From the Set Happy Holidays!

From Washington to Lincoln, Presidents' Day is a day to honor leaders! Young learners can find out more about this patriotic holiday with this fact-filled title. Simple sentences combine with crisp photos to explain when the holiday happens and how people celebrate, while special features reiterate main points. A photo glossary and sight word list add support for students just starting to read independently.

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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Kindergarten
Dewey Number 394.26
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Bellwether Media
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798886874020
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Happy Holidays!

As with other Blastoff books, this series is bright and visually attractive. A sight word list appears at the beginning to prepare readers. Every spread has a balance of concise text and large-scale images (many with labels). Photos show a diverse range of children and adults celebrating the holiday with food, parades, and community service. Glossary terms appear in bold within the text. Each book ends with a “Facts” page featuring a labeled photo of a holiday celebration along with three thumbnail images of various holiday activities with short descriptions underneath. The glossary also uses thumbnails with short descriptions. This series includes a recent addition to the national holiday calendar, Juneteenth. VERDICT Perfect for introducing primary grades to holidays or for young readers to explore on their own.

Author: Rebecca Sabelko