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Ages 3 - 5Lexile: 830Reading Level: 4.1
Ages 2 - 5Lexile: 580
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Ages 5 - 8Reading Level: 6.4
Ages 8 - 12Lexile: 1000
Ages 3 - 6Lexile: 500
Ages 3 - 7Lexile: 680Reading Level: 3.9
Ages 4 - 7
Ages 2 - 4
Ages 3 - 7Reading Level: 2.5
Told in powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative story about family, history, culture, and traditions, new and old, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Juana Martinez-Neal.
Ages 3 - 6
Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day.
Ages 4 - 9Lexile: 580
Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child's-eye view of 13 special days around the world, such as the Spring Festival, Inti Raymi, Eid al-Fitr, Día de Muertos and the New Yam Festival. Includes a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.
Ages 4 - 8
Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, and Maisy's friend Tiger is coming home for the occasion. Hooray! Tiger has brought some beautiful gifts, some with a special symbol that means good luck. Maisy has asked all her friends to her house to celebrate with a delicious feast, and Penguin and Ostrich are handing out lucky red packets with money inside. Now it's time for Tiger to tell the story of Chinese New Year, while everyone stays up late for fireworks. But the best is to come on New Year's Day, when Maisy and all her friends take part in a dragon dance! Vivid with red and gold, this First Experiences book--featuring a simple visual glossary of common Chinese New Year's objects--will be a favorite of little ones new to the tradition as well as those for whom it's a beloved event.
Ages 3 - 7
Mindy is excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Even though it's the first one without her mom, Mindy is determined to enjoy the day. She decides to make traditional Korean New Year food, a rice cake soup that's her favorite. But things aren't going well...
Ages 6 - 8Lexile: 630Reading Level: 3.8
![The Year of the Ox: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac [Bilingual English/Chinese] By Oliver Chin, Jeremiah Alcorn (Illustrator) Cover Image](https://images.booksense.com/images/books/524/021/FC9781597021524.JPG)
2021 is The Year of the Ox. Olivia embodies the best traits of people born this year. Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jeremiah Alcorn creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children's book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.
Ages 3 - 8
It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Join Alex as she gets ready for the holiday and shares her family's traditions with her best friend, Ethan--Page 4 of cover.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 580
This funny and profound debut novel by prolific illustrator Lin tells the story of young Pacy who, as she celebrates the Chinese New Year with her family, discovers this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." Illustrations.
Ages 8 - 10Lexile: 580Reading Level: 4.2
A young girl takes action when a dragon threatens her village in this retelling of the Nian legend, which explains why the Chinese New Year is celebrated for fifteen days.
Ages 6 - 8
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The Mr. Men and Little Misses are celebrating Chinese New Year! Little Miss Neat is having a Chinese New Year party with traditional decorations, a New Year's Eve feast, and the next day there will even be a dragon dance. What could possibly go wrong?!
Ages 3 - 5
Using the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, this bright and appealing board book introduces the youngest of readers to the names of animals in both English and Chinese, using Chinese characters alongside their pinyin (romanized spelling).
Ages 0 - 4
As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Includes the legend of the Chinese horoscope and instructions for crafts.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 540Reading Level: 3.7
A real, wily dragon winds through streets in China, eluding the traps set by a group of children during the Chinese New Year celebration.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: 520Reading Level: 2.3
Little ones can learn all about the traditions of Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, with the fourth board book in this series that highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.
Ages 4 - 7
The word "otsaliheliga" (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This picture book chronicles a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, the book includes a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah. Full color.
Ages 3 - 7Lexile: 970Reading Level: 3
Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year, but when the smell of cookies is too much, she breaks her fast early. How can she be part of the festivities now? Paperback version releases on March 1st 2021.
Ages 4 - 8
Binny's class is learning about different holiday traditions, and today it is time for Binny to share the story of her favorite holiday, Diwali, the Festival of Lights--and she even has some special treats to give her classmates. Includes information on the five days of Diwali, what it commemorates, and its special traditions.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 720
A celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season.
Ages 5 - 9
Wander through wintry woods and along frozen creeks to observe eagles soaring, deer munching, and muskrats hiding as the winter solstice arrives in a whirl of snowy confetti and dancing starlight.
Ages 4 - 8
Poetry about the moon viewed by cultures around the world.
Ages 6 - 10Reading Level: 3.9
Youngsters can learn all about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, in this lush picture book from a "New York Times"-bestselling mother-and-son duo. Full color.
Ages 2 - 8Lexile: 250Reading Level: 1.9
With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful book offers a window into modern Muslim culture as it tells a story of a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl who celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, Chaand Raat, and Eid. Full color.
Ages 6 - 9Lexile: 660Reading Level: 4.1
Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.
Ages 3 - 5
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Chimp tries to talk his friends, Ellie and Kanga, out of escaping from the Biblical Zoo to find a seder, but ends up joining the escapade. How will they escape and where will they find a seder to attend?
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 560
Sydney Taylor Book Award 2021! Inside the house, a boy prepares for the Passover ritual of welcoming Elijah--meanwhile, outside the house, a kitten lingers in the cold.
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: 430
Discover the meaning of Passover by finding the answers to The Four Questions, while observing richly colored scenes and delicate Hebrew calligraphy that joyfully extend the meaning of this venerable tradition. "A striking picture book".--Kirkus Reviews, pointered review. Full color.
Ages 4 - 8
In Washington, D.C., during the Great Depression, Muriel and her family have no money to prepare the seder meal until a mysterious stranger performs a Passover miracle. Includes notes on the Passover holiday, the Great Depression, and the history of the D.C. Jewish community.
Ages 4 - 8
A charming story with a happy ending, Pippa's Passover Plate pairs simple, rhyming text with bright paintings by Jill Weber, illustrator of The Story of Passover and The Story of Esther. In bravely facing her animal neighbors, this adorable little mouse finds not only her missing Seder plate--but new friends.
Ages 4 - 8
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Lin Yi's mother has sent him to the local market to buy food for the Moon Festival, but what he really wants is a red rabbit lantern. Will he barter well enough to be able to buy one? Lacombe's vivid illustrations are the perfect complement to Williams' gentle story. Full color.
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: 850Reading Level: 4.4
In this gorgeous picture book that shines as bright as the stars in the sky, Newbery Honoree and bestselling author-illustrator Lin shares a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon. Full color.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: 430Reading Level: 2.2
Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble.
Ages 6 - 8Lexile: 590Reading Level: 3.6
As Ramadan nears, Sadiq and his friends form the Money Makers Club to plan a community fundraiser, an iftar, but when Zaza stops participating, Sadiq gets upset with him.
Ages 7 - 9Lexile: 560Reading Level: 3.4
Eid! The short, single syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and the holiday parties, or carnival rides to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy.
Ages 8 - 12
Hats of Faith is a simple and striking introduction to the shared custom of religious head coverings. With bright images and a carefully researched interfaith text, this thoughtful book inspires understanding and celebrates our culturally diverse modern world.
Ages 2 - 5
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Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu.
Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway.
He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs--but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit.
Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends.
Inspired by Brer Rabbit, a trickster character from the African-American folklore tradition, the story of Li'l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa--coming together to help others.Ages 4 - 8Reading Level: 3.1
Presents the African-American holiday, which falls during the festive, gift-giving season and is celebrated by families, communities, and schools throughout America.
Ages 6 - 9Lexile: 780Reading Level: 4.2