Holidays & Celebrations

From giving gifts to attending church, Christmas is a favorite holiday for many. This beginning title introduces basic facts about the holiday to young students just starting to read… More →

People dressed as skeletons parade through the streets. It is not Halloween. It is Day of the Dead! This title for beginning readers introduces the date, meaning, and traditions of this… More →

Diwali honors good defeating evil! Students just starting to read on their own can learn all about the Hindu Festival of Lights in this beginning title, including when it happens and who… More →

On Earth Day, we care for the Earth! This title for readers who are just starting out introduces the holiday through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Young students will learn when More →

Easter is the most important holiday for Christians! Young readers can find out why and learn about some of the holiday’s traditions in this beginning title. Simple, predictable text and… More →

From costumes to candy, Halloween is full of fun! In this beginning title, young readers can learn about the different traditions of this holiday through simple, predictable text and colorful More →

We light the menorah and play dreidel. It is Hanukkah! This beginning title introduces young readers to the Jewish Festival of Light. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos tell about what More →

When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? How do people celebrate? This beginning title answers these questions and more in this basic introduction to the holiday. Students just starting to read… More →

We light the kinara and prepare a feast. We are celebrating Kwanzaa! In this title, young readers will learn basic facts about this African American holiday including when it happens and the… More →

The new moon is here. It is Lunar New Year! This beginning title introduces basic facts about this popular holiday, from common foods to favorite traditions. Simple, predictable text and… More →

The sun has set. It is time to pray and eat. This beginning title introduces young readers to Ramadan, including when it happens and how people celebrate. Simple, predictable text and… More →

The turkey is roasting and pumpkin pie is cooling. It is Thanksgiving! In this beginning title, clear, easy-to-read text and crisp photos give basic facts about this special November day.… More →