Rally to Read: Celebration Collection

Reading Is Fundamental has curated this collection of books to help students/children further explore the theme of Celebration. Encouraging children to read about celebrations helps them understand the importance of celebrating life's moments, both as an individual, as families, and as a community. Use this collection to help your students/children continue their discovery about this topic in school and at home.

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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd

All the Books

Written by Hayley Rocco and Illustrated by John Rocco

Piper Waterstone loves her books. So much so, that she cannot, will not, share them with anyone...

Pre-K - 3rd

Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Kwanzaa (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Carolyn B. Otto

Celebrate Kwanzaa continues the spectacular Holidays Around the World series by focusing on this...

1st - 3rd

Diwali (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Diwali. Colorful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Written by Natasha Yim and Illustrated by Grace Zong
It's Chinese New Year, and Goldy Luck’s mother wants her to take a plate of turnip cakes to the...
Pre-K - 3rd

A Birthday Basket for Tia

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Cecily Lang

Today is Tía's birthday! Cecilia wants to surprise her great-aunt with a very special present. But...

Pre-K - 3rd

Mr. Santa

Written and Illustrated by Jarvis

Mr. Santa? Is it really you?
Did you read my letter?
And have you wiped your shoes?

When a little girl...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Written by Eric A. Kimmel and Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

Hershel of Ostropol shows up to a small village and out-smarts the pesky goblins who have taken over...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Too Many Tamales

Written by Gary Soto and Illustrated by Ed Martinez

Christmas Eve started out so perfectly for Maria. Snow had fallen and the streets glittered. Maria's...

Pre-K - 3rd

Lights of Winter

Written by Heather Conrad and Illustrated by deForest Walker

This is a children's picture book about winter celebrations around the world: Solstice, Yule...

Pre-K - 4th

Celebrations Around the World

Written and Illustrated by Katy Halford

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations...

Pre-K - 1st

Rally to Read: Celebration Activity Packet 2022-23

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Celebration. There are resources for educators...

The ABCs of Black History

Written by Rio Cortez and Illustrated by Lauren Semmer

Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries...

K - 4th
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The Gifted Guitar

Written and Illustrated by Carmen Rubin

This children's book is inspired by the life of South African guitarist, Jonathan Butler. It is a...

Pre-K - 3rd

Most Perfect You

Written by Jazmyn Simon and Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony

I was shown all the smiles in the entire world. I looked at all of the many bright smiles until I...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Library's Secret/El secreto de la biblioteca

Written by Ana Galan and Illustrated by Rodrigo Lujan
In this beautifully illustrated bilingual book in rhyme, a young boy, unable to sleep, discovers the...
K - 4th

Let's Celebrate Diwali

Written by Anjali Joshi and Illustrated by Tim Palin

Harini is excited to share her Diwali story during circle time at school. She quickly learns that...

Pre-K - 1st

First Snow

Written by Nancy Viau and Illustrated by Talitha Shipman

Snowflakes falling! What a treat! Friends gather outside to celebrate the first snowfall of the...

Pre-K - 1st

Biscuit and the Big Parade

Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Illustrated by Pat Schories

The parade is here, and Biscuit can’t wait to see the fire trucks, jugglers, and even clowns! But...

Pre-K - 1st
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My Grandma and Me

Written by Mina Javaherbin and Illustrated by Lindsey Yankey
In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never...
Pre-K - 3rd

All My Treasures: A Book of Joy

Written by Jo Witek and Illustrated by Christine Roussey

When a girl receives a beautiful porcelain box from her grandmother, she immediately wants something...

Pre-K - K