Another year older, another year wiser—birthdays let us celebrate who we are and who we are growing to be. Readers will explore how people around the world celebrate their birthday, and the customs and traditions that define these birthday celebrations: birthdays in America, birthdays in Mexico, doljanchi in South Korea, and a Soul Day celebration in Ghana. This hi-lo narrative nonfiction series celebrates diverse cultures while highlighting how expressions of joy and connection are all part of the human experience.
All over the world, people love to celebrate! Whether it is a religious festival or a family event, there are many celebrations and traditions to discover. Celebrations Around the World is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
One little bunny spends a merry day with a special loved one, baking, wrapping, playing, and preparing for Christmas. When family and friends arrive it's time for carols and hot cocoa around the fire. This sweet, cozy story reminds readers that the joy in the holiday season is being with the ones we love.
Lola's family has an apple orchard and every year they sell hundreds of apple pies for customers' Thanksgiving tables. It's always a big job; so this year Lola is going to cook Thanksgiving dinner on her own to help out. She has a plan and a list. But Mom and Dad need her help making all the pies too. Lola's list keeps getting left behind and Thanksgiving arrives without crossing off a single thing. Luckily, aunts and uncles and cousins arrive ready to help the family prepare a Thanksgiving feast! Just…no apple pie, please! Includes an apple pie recipe.
This title will feature important summer holidays, like Juneteenth and Labor Day. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills.
During Passover, Jews are reminded of how, more than three thousand years ago, their ancestors emerged from slavery to become free men and women. Bestselling author Monique Polak explores her own Jewish roots as she tells the Passover story, which reminds us that the freedom to be who we are and practice our religion, whatever it may be, is a great gift. It also teaches us that if we summon our courage and look out for each other, we can endure and overcome the most challenging circumstances. Enlivened by personal stories, Passover reminds us that we can all endure and overcome the most challenging circumstances. Passover is the first in a series of books called Orca Origins that will examine ancient traditions kept alive in the modern world. Other books in the series will cover Ramadan, Chinese New Year and Diwali.
Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. This informative and engaging exploration of Christmas is aimed at the middle grades but will entertain readers of a much wider age range. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music played and favorite ways of decorating in different parts of the world. With lots of fun facts (about everything from frumenty to the jolly old man in red himself) and recipes, there's plenty in this beautifully illustrated volume to satisfy anyone with an interest in the festive season.
Mousekin's mother reminds her it is a special day, but the little mouse cannot seem to figure out why.
Jess and Jaylen enter a costume contest and must work up the courage to go through a scary haunted house.
Introduces readers to Aztec warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.
It's Pup's birthday! Find out what happens in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.
Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It's her favourite dish to make with her father. And it's their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday! It's also a holiday in Canada. This year, family members--grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins--from across Canada are coming to celebrate Zoey's birthday. But as a surprise to Zoey, everyone is bringing their own special poutine dish. Back matter includes information about the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.
Sara can't wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It's a wonderful holiday with festive decorations, special foods, and family and friends getting together. But Eid won't begin until the crescent moon is spotted.
Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o-lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have consequences… if you dare. Part of the Origin Stories book series, this nonfiction book explores the origin stories of Halloween, witches, and different superstitions and how they came to be the versions we know today.
When Dad Dinosaur and his son go trick-or-treating they are very surprised when they get to Mrs. McFearsome’s house. Follow along with this “not so scary” story about a father and son venturing out on Halloween night. Little ones will love the adorable art as they get ready for their own Halloween adventure.
Kids will love getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving Day by making these easy-to-make, fun crafts. No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.
Kids will love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by making these easy-to-make, fun crafts. No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.
Kids will love getting ready to celebrate Halloween by making these easy-to-make, fun crafts. No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.
Kids will love celebrating Earth Day by making these easy-to-make, fun crafts. No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.
Kids will love making these adorable, easy-to-make crafts to give to mom, grandma, or someone special in their lives, for Mother’s Day. No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids make the perfect gift.
Children will have hours of fun making Valentine's Day crafts. Include Valentine-themed Butterflies, Paper Heart Chains, Foam-Heart Animals and Flowers, Valentine's Day Handprint Poem, Valentine Butterfly Lollipop Candies, Heart Craft, Valentine's Day Picture Frames. All crafts were designed with simple materials for young children.
Crafts for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Patriotic Holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day are featured in this fun and easy-to-use book. Detailed material lists, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft is included!
Kids will love getting ready to celebrate Independence Day by making a variety of red, white, and blue crafts! Perfect to celebrate the 4th of July, each craft includes step-by-step instructions, a list of needed materials, and a photograph of each finished craft.
Kids will love surprising dad on Father’s Day by making him a special gift! “Father’s Day Crafts & Gifts” includes 12 easy-to-make, gifts and crafts that require no patterns! Just follow the step-by-step directions, and included photograph of each craft, to make the perfect masterpiece for dad.
Kids will love getting ready for Easter by making 10 easy-to-make, fun crafts! No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.
