My First Kwanzaa

Written & illustrated by Karen Katz

Part of the My First Holiday series

Discover Kwanzaa's joy and traditions in a vibrant celebration of family and community.

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 188 ratings

28 pages· 378 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join the festive journey of Kwanzaa, where each day unveils the warmth of family, friends, and community. Through colorful illustrations and simple storytelling, young readers are invited to explore the rich traditions of this special holiday. As the days unfold, the essence of unity and celebration comes alive, making it a delightful introduction for children eager to learn about diverse cultural festivities. What new traditions will you discover this Kwanzaa?

From the publisher

A simple way to get acquainted with Kwanzaa.

“Hooray! Hooray!

It’s time to get ready for Kwanzaa.”

During the seven days of Kwanzaa, we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday will help even the youngest children join in!

Author and illustrator Karen Katz’s wonderful series of picture books for the very young offer a simple and fun way to get familiar with the traditions of holiday celebrations from different cultures.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 28
Words: 378
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD580L

Themes & topics

Books about holidays Books about Kwanzaa

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.3

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4.3

“This book is laid out simply with the words of Kwanzaa, definitions, and telling how they apply. The illustrations are cute and the book is informative!”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

4.3

“I like Karen Katz's signature illustration style. It may be because so few people are familiar with Kwanzaa, but so many books about Kwanzaa simply explain what each day of Kwanzaa is and means and this falls solidly into that category. A fine simple explanation of Kwanzaa, but it left me wanting something more.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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