Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas

Written by Gail Piernas-Davenport · Illustrated by Marion Eldridge

Shanté races to find black-eyed peas, uncovering diverse New Year's traditions along the way.

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32 pages· 1,104 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· NC960L
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Bookroo's summary

Shanté Keys faces a New Year's dilemma when her family forgets the black-eyed peas, a symbol of good luck. As she visits her neighbors to borrow some, she discovers a tapestry of global New Year's traditions. Each door she knocks on reveals a new cultural celebration, from fireworks to special foods. Will Shanté find the peas in time to save her family's luck, or will she learn that luck comes in many forms? Join her on this heartwarming journey of discovery and community.

From the publisher

When Shante´ is sent to find black-eyed peas for her family’s New Year’s celebration, she learns about each of her neighbor’s New Year’s traditions in their home countries.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,104
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC960L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~W
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
123798
Publication
Published
January 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807573303

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