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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday's grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing lanterns float on water and across sky. This introduction to China's most famous celebration will mesmerize beginning readers.
9) Christmas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Christmas is a holiday of symbols. Evergreen trees stand for life in the dead of winter. Nativity scenes remind Christians of Jesus's birthday. Santa Claus is the image of cheerful gift-giving. In this title, young readers will discover the meaning behind a few popular Christmastime traditions.
10) Diwali
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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For five days every fall, India shines especially bright. The occasion is Diwali, the country's Festival of Lights. Clay lamps, fireworks and sparklers, and colorful rangoli sand art all add visual brilliance. The Diwali celebration will come alive in this early elementary read.
11) Easter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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A celebration of new life. That is the point of Easter for Christians and non-Christians. So the holiday's spring backdrop of budding trees and blooming flowers could not be more fitting. This book will help beginning readers crack the meaning behind the Easter bunny, dyed eggs, and more!
12) Hanukkah
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Spinning the dreidel. This is what many Jewish children most look forward to during Haunukkah. A twirl of the four-sided dice-like top can earn a candy jackpot! Young readers will learn how to play this game and how it connects to the eight-day celebration of light.
13) Kwanzaa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Black, red, and green. These are the colors of Kwanzaa, the celebration of African-American culture. Black represents African heritage. And red and green stand for the hard times of the past and hope for the future. Beginning readers will learn some Swahili as they read about the seven days of Kwanzaa.
14) Ramadan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Lunch is the favorite time of day for many kids. So it might be hard for them to understand why Muslims would choose to skip this meal for a whole month. This look at Ramadan explains the basic Islamic beliefs behind daytime fasting.
15) Thanksgiving
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Often called Turkey Day, Thanksgiving is a scary time to be a gobbler. The bird is often at the center of the celebration, but unfortunately in the center of the table for feasting. In this title, young readers will learn about the President's annual turkey pardon and other fun Thanksgiving facts.
16) Cinco de Mayo
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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The name of this Mexican holiday gives away the date it is always celebrated. Cinco de Mayo means "fifth of May" in Spanish. This title gives young readers a history lesson about the Battle of Puebla, the fight the holiday honors, while also showing off festive Cinco de Mayo gatherings.
17) Day of the Dead
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Day of the Dead sounds like it should have a morbid, depressing tone. But the Latin American holiday is really focused on love and remembrance. Yes, people gather in cemeteries, but for dancing and decorating graves! This book shows kids a holiday that honors the lives of lost loved ones.
18) Earth Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Earth Day is a call to be "green." This means thinking like a conservationist about everything from what grocery bag to use to what type of transportation to take. Elementary students just might be inspired to clean up a park or plant a tree after this read.
19) Groundhog Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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A groundhog named Phil is possibly the most sought-after meteorologist on February 2nd. Many people wait for his forecast to know how long winter might last. If he sees his shadow, the season will likely drag on for six more weeks. This title introduces beginning readers to an unusual weather-prediction tradition.
20) Halloween
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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For kids, Halloween is all about the fun of pretending to be someone or something else. Many dress up like a funny character, scary creature, or famous person. Then they parade themselves door-to-door to fill bags of candy. This book gathers the basic facts about Halloween for young readers to enjoy!
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