'Twas Nochebuena
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

'Twas Nochebuena

By Roseanne Greenfield Thong, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)

Join a festive Nochebuena celebration filled with tradition, tamales, and holiday cheer.

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40 pages· 513 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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On Christmas Eve, a family prepares for a vibrant Nochebuena celebration. Experience the joy of making tamales, decorating with colorful adornos, and singing canciones. As the night unfolds, savor the warmth of tradition and the magic of the holiday season. Will the spirit of Nochebuena bring everyone together in laughter and love? Discover a tale of festive cheer and cultural richness that promises to enchant readers time and again.

From the publisher

‘Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa, every creature was kneading tamale masa… It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!”Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
513
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD830L
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about familyBooks about multigenerationalBooks about Christmas and adventBooks about bilingual families
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
169637
Publication
Published
October 16, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670016341

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