This list features books at the 1st Grade reading level about Cinco de Mayo. (It's unfortunate, but the Spanish versions of these books are at the 2nd Grade level.)
To find the Cinco de Mayo list at the Second Grade level, check here.
To find the Cinco de Mayo list at the Second Grade level, check here.
**all ratings from GoodReads
A SPECIAL DAY IN MAY (Neighborhood Readers)
by Jan Williamson
Jenna and her family go to a parade and have a party to celebrate a special day.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 245
Page Count: 16
Accelerated Reading level: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121800
espanole
UN DIA ESPECIAL EN MAYO
En el libro se describe lo que hizo una familia para celebrar el 5 de mayo.
Word Count: 244
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121800
CELEBRATE! IT'S CINCO DE MAYO by Janice Levy
3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
This
book presents the historical background and contemporary celebration of
the Cinco de Mayo holiday. This bilingual book also features a section
with "find what's missing" pictures and simple crafts
New prices are ridiculous. Be sure to check out the used books.
Word Count: 273
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 113946
--samples pages available
espanole
¡CELEBREMOS! ¡ES EL CINCO DE MAYO!
Word Count: 269
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 113946
MAX CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO by Adria F. Worsham
Mernie Gallagher-Cole (Illustrator)
3.75 Stars from 4 GoodReaders
Max celebrates in traditional ways with his family.
Word Count: 157
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 122721
Lexile: 580L
compiled by Pam
updated April 2014
