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Celebrations and Special Days

From the Series My World Your World

In Celebrations and Special Days, young readers will join children around the world as they celebrate religious festivals and special family days, such as weddings and coming of-age ceremonies. From Holi to Hanukkah, Easter to Ramadan, readers will join families as they prepare special meals, decorate their homes, and take part in the special times that shape our lives.

Interest Level Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Category Nonfiction
Subject Social Studies
Copyright 2015
Imprint Bearport Books
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2015-01-01
BISACS JNF038000
Dewey 394
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 10 x 8
Lexile 830
Guided Reading Level L
ATOS Reading Level 4.5

Reviews

SLC Review - My World Your World

This photographic collection explores the similarities and differences in how young children live, work, and play around the world. Each selection has colorful layouts with facts and vocabulary, and a map of the world highlighting the locations featured. In addition, there is a learn online component offered that is unique to each subtopic, providing links for further learning. Young children will connect with many of the topics, and will delight in learning new facts about the lives of other children around the world. From how to make a soccer ball using plastic bags to a view inside a Mongolian nomad’s ger, all readers will learn something new!

School Library Journal Review for My World Your World

As the series title suggests, this set invites readers to compare their own lives to those of a diverse group of children from all around the globe. The books focus on topics that are of interest and will be familiar to kids. Bright, attractive photos (often four to six per spread) are the strongest element. The texts are comprised of simple paragraphs with basic content and well-written captions, supplemented by circular sidebar insets. A “Where in the World” map locates all mentioned cultures. The tone is cheerful, but sections about children who lack safe food, water, or the opportunities afforded to American children will encourage readers to empathize with those who are less fortunate. These volumes introduce other cultures even as they emphasize the universality of the needs for shelter, clothing, food, education, and celebrations and play. VERDICT Strong choices for early readers.

Author: Ellen Lawrence

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