We Celebrate Kwanzaa in Winter

We Celebrate Kwanzaa in Winter
Author: Rebecca Felix
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1631377019

This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Kwanzaa. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about Kwanzaa principles and rituals of recognition.

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Celebrate Kwanzaa
Author: Carolyn Otto
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426303197

An introduction to the symbols and concepts of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa.

Kevin's Kwanzaa

Kevin's Kwanzaa
Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 9780761350750

Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday.

My First Kwanzaa

My First Kwanzaa
Author: Karen Katz
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780805070774

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Celebrate Chinese New Year
Author: Carolyn Otto
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426303814

Simple text and color images present various aspects of the Chinese New Year celebration, including red decorations, the exchange of poems, Festival of Lanterns, Dragon Dance, fireworks, parades, feasts, and the remembrance of ancestors.

We Celebrate Christmas in Winter

We Celebrate Christmas in Winter
Author: Rebecca Felix
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1631376993

This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Christmas. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about Christmas preparations, traditions, and celebrations.

The Story of Kwanzaa

The Story of Kwanzaa
Author: Donna L. Washington
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1997-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0064462005

It’s Kwanzaa-time! Light the candles on the kinara! Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa! The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba, serve to remind African Americans of the struggles of the past, and also focus on present-day achievements and goals for the future. Activities at the end of the book include making your own cow-tail switch and baking benne cakes.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa
Author: Molly Aloian
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2009
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 0415998549

Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1, while celebrating Kwanzaa people eat delicious foods, wear special clothes, sing, dance, and celebrate their ancestors.

Winter Candle

Winter Candle
Author: Jeron Ashford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781939547101

When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper, revealing the true spirit of each holiday it illuminates.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa
Author: M. C. Johnston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781567660258

A brief introduction to the holiday of Kwanzaa.