We Celebrate the Light
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

We Celebrate the Light

By Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jieting Chen (Illustrator)

Discover the shared traditions of seven winter holidays celebrated in the US.

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32 pages· 394 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the vibrant tapestry of seven winter holidays, from Diwali to Lunar New Year, each depicted with rich imagery and engaging text. This journey through diverse celebrations reveals the universal themes of light, love, and family. Dive into the traditions that unite us, offering a heartwarming glimpse into the cultural richness of the season. Perfect for families seeking to understand and appreciate the beauty of shared customs.

From the publisher

A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all. Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the traditions that link them all together. The warm yet accurate imagery is explained in simple secondary text on each spread, and further in the backmatter. Beloved author Jane Yolen and daughter, author Heidi Stemple, have crafted a loving and poignant story with true reverence for our shared traditions of celebrating light, love, food, and family. An empowering, informative, and inclusive holiday book for families of all traditions.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
394
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD870L
Themes & topics
Books about cultural traditionsBooks about Lunar New YearBooks about winterBooks about winter celebrationsBooks about Kwanzaa
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.6
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
October 8, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593752296

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