From the series Happy Holidays!
Saint Patrick’s Day
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2023
Reviewed From the series Happy Holidays!
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2023
ReviewedSaint Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday for Irish and non-Irish alike! In this beginning title, young readers will learn about the history and traditions of the holiday through simple, predictable sentences and colorful photos. Helpful features reinforce main ideas from the text while a photo glossary visually defines more difficult words. Readers who are just starting out will feel lucky to have this engaging title!
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 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.
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