Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts

THANKSGIVING BOOKS at the KINDERGARTEN READING LEVEL

Here's a list of practice readers about Thanksgiving at the Kindergarten Reading Level. 


bookcover of  I'M NO TURKEY!  (Scholastic)  by Hans Wilhelm
I'M NO TURKEY!
(Scholastic)
by Hans Wilhelm

This cute little book from the Noodles series has the little dog wanting to be apart of the Thanksgiving activities... BUT not as a turkey.

sample page from I'M NO TURKEY!  (Scholastic)  by Hans Wilhelm


Reading Information:
Word Count: 79
Accelerated Reader: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 155219
Lexile: BR
-- amazon

bookcover of THANKSGIVING by Josie Keogh
THANKSGIVING
(Powerkids Readers: Happy Holidays!)
by Josie Keogh

This little non-fiction book introduces Thanksgiving traditions.

Word Count: 45
Page Count:
Accelerated Reader: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156116
-- Dia de Accion de Gracias
-- amazon


bookcover of HAPPY THANKSGIVING (Happy Holidays) by Alex Appleby
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 
(Happy Holidays)
by Alex Appleby

This little non-fiction book talks about what Thanksgiving is and how and why it is celebrated.  I suggest you look for it at the library.

Word Count: 62
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 164171
-- ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!
-- amazon

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Review: THANKSGIVING BOOKS at the 1st Grade Reading Level
Review: THANKSGIVING Books Featuring Popular Characters
Review: INDEX of all our THANKSGIVING BOOKS
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compiled by Pam
updated November 2014

EARTH DAY books for FIRST GRADERS

Every day is Earth Day... but April 22nd tends to focus our attention on what it really means.

The following books are at the First Grade reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads 


bookcover of COMMUNITY SERVICE (School Activities)  by Rae Emmer
COMMUNITY SERVICE (School Activities)
by Rae Emmer

This book describes in simple text how Earth Day and students help to keep our planet clean.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 80
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 56106




bookcover of LET'S GET READY FOR EARTH DAY (Welcome Books: Celebrations)  by Lloyd G. Douglas
LET'S GET READY FOR EARTH DAY
(Welcome Books: Celebrations)
by Lloyd G. Douglas

A boy describes how his class prepares for Earth Day, by learning about the holiday from their teacher, preparing and hanging posters, and planting a tree.

**there's a serious complaint by the only GoodReads reviewer that while the book shows children making Earth Day posters and planting a tree, that "it doesn’t tell young readers the purpose of the holiday or anything about environmentalism". 

Word Count: 101
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 68222

bookcover of WHICH HOLIDAY IS IT? (Phonic Readers)  by Yolanda Watson
WHICH HOLIDAY IS IT?
Set B (Phonic Readers)
by Yolanda Watson

This book describes three holidays, Fourth of July, Earth Day, and Thanksgiving, in an easy-to-read text.
Word Count: 141
Page Count: 16
Accelerated Reader: 1.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 72119



bookcover of BISCUIT'S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION (Biscuit's Holiday Celebrations)  by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
BISCUIT'S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
(Biscuit's Holiday Celebrations) 
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
David Wenzel and Pat Schories (Illustrators)

3.59 avg rating — 29 ratings

Biscuit attends an Earth Day celebration where he helps plant flowers and trees and learns about conservation, recycling, and ways to keep the environment clean.

sample page #1 from BISCUIT'S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION (Biscuit's Holiday Celebrations)  by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

sample page #2 from BISCUIT'S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION (Biscuit's Holiday Celebrations)  by Alyssa Satin Capucilli


Word Count: 344
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 136070
--sample pages available


bookcover of SAVE WATER EVERY DAY   by Mari C. Schuh
SAVE WATER EVERY DAY
(Kids Save the Earth)
by Mari C. Schuh

This book introduces the concept of recycling and what kids can do.

Common Core Suggested Common Core Suggested
Word Count: 394
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 161272
Lexile: 300L


bookcover of TAKE CARE OF THE EARTH EVERY DAY  by Tammy Gagne
TAKE CARE OF THE EARTH EVERY DAY
(Kids Save the Earth)
by Tammy Gagne

Introduces ways to take care of Earth on a daily basis, such as recycling, planting trees, and caring for Earths animals.

Common Core Suggested Common Core Suggested
Word Count: 390
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 161273
Lexile: 260L

compiled by Pam
updated April 2014

EARTH DAY books for Kindergartners

Every day is Earth Day... but April 22nd tends to focus our attention on what it really means.

The following books are the easiest Easy Readers we could locate.  They are at the Kindergarten reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads


bookcover of IT'S EARTH DAY, DEAR DRAGON  (Dear Dragon Series)  by Margaret Hillert
(Dear Dragon Series)
by Margaret Hillert

4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings

A boy and his dragon find good things to do at the park on Earth Day.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 52
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  0.8 / points: 0.5
<could not find the quiz number> 


HAPPY EARTH DAY!
by Alex Appleby

This little book celebrates and supports environmentalism and environmental protection using photographs and simple sentences.

Word Count: 52
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader:  0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 164847


compiled by Pam
updated April 2014

EASTER books for First Grade level readers

This list features books about Easter at the 1st Grade reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads

bookcover of 10 EASTER EGG HUNTERS : A Holiday Counting Book by Janet Schulmanook  By Janet Schulman10 EASTER EGG HUNTERS : A Holiday Counting Book
by Janet Schulman
Linda Davick (Illustrator)






Wake up, Bunny, move those legs,
You've not much time to hide those eggs! 

By dawn the kids will want to search. 
Please, please don't leave them in the lurch.
 The adorable kids from the New York Times besteller 10 Trick-or-Treaters are back and they're counting their way to Easter! Can you help them find all of the eggs the Easter Bunny has hidden in time for the Easter Parade?

sample page #1 from 10 EASTER EGG HUNTERS : A Holiday Counting Book by Janet Schulmanook

sample page #2 from 10 EASTER EGG HUNTERS : A Holiday Counting Book by Janet Schulmanook

Reading Information:
Word Count: 191
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader:  1.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 142682
--sample pages available


bookcover of HAPPY EASTER, BISCUIT!  (a lift the flap book)  by Alyssa Satin CapucilliHAPPY EASTER, BISCUIT!
(a lift the flap book)
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Pat Schories (Illustrations)

Biscuit's first East egg hunt is going to be egg-stra special. Where are all the eggs hidden?
Lift up the flaps to find out!

Biscuit's first Easter egg hunt is going to be egg-stra special. Where are all the eggs hidden? Lift up the flaps to find out!
 
Biscuit's first Easter egg hunt is going to be egg-stra special. Where are all the eggs hidden? Lift up the flaps to find out!

sample page #1 from HAPPY EASTER, BISCUIT!  (a lift the flap book)  by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Word Count: 133
Page Count:  20
Accelerated Reading level:  1.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 64475
--sample pages available


bookcover of OLLIE'S EASTER EGGS  (a Gossie and Friends Book) by Olivier DunreaOLLIE'S EASTER EGGS
(a Gossie and Friends Book)
by Olivier Dunrea

3.58 avg rating — 102 ratings

Ollie watches the other goslings dye and hide eggs for the Easter hunt, but no one can find the eggs when Ollie decides that they are all for him.

sample page #1 from OLLIE'S EASTER EGGS  (a Gossie and Friends Book)  by Olivier Dunrea

sample page #2 from OLLIE'S EASTER EGGS  (a Gossie and Friends Book)  by Olivier Dunrea

sample page #3 from OLLIE'S EASTER EGGS  (a Gossie and Friends Book)  by Olivier Dunrea


Word Count: 215
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level:  1.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 135255
--sample pages available


(a Board Book)
by Kevin Henkes

3.75 avg rating — 196 ratings

Owen, everyone's favorite blanket-loving mouse from Kevin Henkes's Caldecott Honor-winning Owen, now appears in an original and irresistible board book. But this time he's carrying an Easter basket full of delicious treats. "My favorite," Owen says as he savors the jelly beans and the gumdrops and the buttercream eggs and the chocolate bunny. But then he discovers the yellow marshmallow chick. "My favorite," says Owen to an Easter surprise that really is too good to eat.

sample page #1 OWEN'S MARSHMALLOW CHICK by Kevin Henkes

sample page #2 OWEN'S MARSHMALLOW CHICK by Kevin Henkes


Word Count: 139
Page Count:  24  
Accelerated Reading level:  1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 86230
Lexile: AD150L
--sample pages available


You might also be interested in  
   JESUS - books at the Kindergarten level
   EASTER books for Kindergarteners


compiled by Pam
updated April 2014

EASTER books for Kindergarteners

Here's our list of THE Easiest Easy Readers with an Easter theme. These books are at the Kindergarten reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads


bookcover of I LOVE EASTER (Noodles) by Hans Wilheim
I Love Easter
(Scholastic)
by Hans Wilheim

3.82 avg rating — 11 ratings 

Noodles is back and this time he's going on an Easter egg hunt.  But where is Teddy?

sample page #1 from I LOVE EASTER (Noodles) by Hans Wilheim

sample page #2 from I LOVE EASTER (Noodles) by Hans Wilheim

Reading Information:
Word Count: 115
Accelerated Reading level: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141555
Lexile: 280L


bookcover of HIPPITY SKIPPITY EASTER  By Maria FlemingHippity Skippity Easter
by Maria Fleming
Katy Bratun (Illustrations)

2.88 avg rating — 8 ratings

The Easter bunny is apparently very focused on delivering his easter eggs. So focussed that he not only skipping, he's tripping!


sorry for the dark copy
Hippity, hop. Hippity, hop.
Easter's here, no time to stop.
Hippity, skippity, down the road
with eggs for Chipmunk, Bee, and Toad.
Word Count: 155
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader:  0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 77409



bookcover of Where Is Jesus? by Mary Manz Simon
Where Is Jesus?
[Matthew 27: 62-66, 28: 1-9]
by Mary Manz Simon
Dennis G. Jones (Illustrator)

Let's the newest readers read about the resurrection of Jesus Christ for themselves.

Word Count: 95
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 42764



In SPANISH/ESPANOL!

(Pascua de Resurrección)
by Mary Manz Simon

Historia bíblica que habla de la resurrección de Jesús. Libro escrito con un mínimo número de palabras diferentes, que se repiten mucho.

Word Count:  96
Accelerated Reading level: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 42764 SP


bookcover of Happy Easter, Dear Dragon  By Margaret HillertHappy Easter, Dear Dragon

(Dear Dragon)
by Margaret Hillert

3.31 avg rating — 16 ratings

Margaret Hillert's well known duo of boy-and-dragon celebrate Easter by enjoying spring flowers, coloring eggs, hunting for Easter eggs and going to Church. 


sample page from Happy Easter, Dear Dragon  By Margaret Hillert

Word Count: 281
Page Count:  32 
Accelerated Reading level:  0.9 / points: 0.5  
AR quiz: 9368
Lexile: BR

You might also be interested in JESUS - books at the Kindergarten level


compiled by Pam
updated April 2014

ST. PATRICK'S DAY books for Kindergarten level readers

ST. PATRICK'S DAY is fun, and here are some practice readers — Fiction and Non-Fiction — to share.

**all ratings from GoodReads


bookcover of ST. PATRICK'S DAY (PowerKids Readers: Happy Holidays!)  by Josie Keogh
St. Patricks Day
(PowerKids Readers: Happy Holidays!)
by Josie Keogh

This little practice reader discusses the different ways Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated.
Table of Contents
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Saint Patrick
Celebrations

Words to Know
Index
Reading Information:
Word Count: 51
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader:  0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156115
Lexile: 380L
-- available as an ebook
--available in Spanish!   Dia de San Patricio


bookcover of IT'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY, DEAR DRAGON  (Modern Curriculum Press Beginning to Read Series)  by Margaret Hillert
It's St. Patrick's Day, Dear Dragon
(Modern Curriculum Press Beginning to Read Series)
by Margaret Hillert
David Schimmell (Illustrator)

3.16 avg rating — 19 ratings

Honestly, the focus of this book is more on things that are green than on St. Patrick.  But for kindergarteners, this is probably all right.

sample page #1 from IT'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY, DEAR DRAGON by Margaret Hillert

sample pages #2 and #3 from IT'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY, DEAR DRAGON by Margaret Hillert


Common Core Suggested Common Core Suggested
Word Count: 264
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121039


compiled by Pam
updated March 2014 

VALENTINE DAY books for Kindergarten level readers

Valentine's Day is a fun day to share.  Here are some sweet little books at the Kindergarten reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads

bookcover of CLIFFORD'S VALENTINES  by Norman Bridwell CLIFFORD'S VALENTINES
by Norman Bridwell

3.62 avg rating — 81 ratings

It's Clifford. And it's Valentines. And it's from Scholastic. What more do you need to know :)

Simple short sentences will be good practice for young Clifford lovers. Here's a sample of text from the first two pages:
It is Valentine's Day.

Clifford gets a card.
It is from a boy.
The story is essentially about the cards that Clifford receives. And what Clifford will do in return to show his friends how he feels about them. The most difficult words are Valentine's, Clifford, carrier, and everyone.

sample page from CLIFFORD'S VALENTINES  by Norman Bridwell (booksforkids-reviews.com)

Reading Information:
Word Count: 96
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 59502
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available


bookcover of I LOVE YOU, DEAR DRAGON  by Margaret Hillert I LOVE YOU, DEAR DRAGON
by Margaret Hillert

3.86 avg rating — 21 ratings

Margaret Hillert is the author of many children's books that moms and teachers have relied on to engage and teach beginning readers. Her series about a boy and his pet dragon covers many topics. In this book it's all about Valentine's Day and noticing all things red... and more.

sample page from I LOVE YOU, DEAR DRAGON  by Margaret Hillert
For example, there's a red fire engine, cardinal, stop light, school, and apples. Valentines come into the story when Boy and Dragon make mother a special homemade card. Mother gives them a heart-shaped cake, and father reads the pair Valentine stories. Sample text follows:
Here is one for you to eat.And here is one for you.It is good for you and pretty, too.
Word Count: 277
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9372
Lexile: BR
--not readily available for sale 


bookcover of VALENTINES DAY  by Josie Keogh
VALENTINES DAY
by Josie Keogh

Large font and bright pictures are featured in this practice reader. 

Word Count: 43
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156117
-- Spanish!   Dia De San Valentin


bookcover of I LOVE VALENTINE'S DAY  by Hans Wilhelm
I LOVE VALENTINES DAY
by Hans Wilhelm

Noodles was expecting lots of Valentine's Day cards, but it seems like he didn't get any. Soon enough, he realizes that love is in the air.

Word Count:  81
Accelerated Reader:  0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz:  154279
--not readily available for sale


bookcover of BIG HEART! A VALENTINES DAY TALE  by Joan Holub
BIG HEART! A VALENTINES DAY TALE
by Joan Holub

3.42 avg rating — 12 ratings

The ants are busy making a big Valentine's Day card! They are adding lace and other pretties to it. But who will they send it to?  Could it be their teacher?

Told in rhymes!

Word Count: 104
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader:  0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 159245 
Lexile: 40L
--and this link too

compiled by Pam
updated February 2014 


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