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Come and Join Us!

Come and Join Us!

Published in
2023
4.37
on Goodreads (113)

Description

Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long—perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays! Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day’s a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de las Muertos, the festivities never end. Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting and joyful picture book written by renowned antibias and antiracist educator, Liz Kleinrock of Teach and Transform, with vibrant illustrations by Chaaya Prabhat. This book is useful for discussing holidays in the classroom and can be an enjoyable resource for making sure no one holiday is more valued than the other. Holidays featured Seollal, Holi, Nowruz, Passover, Vaisakhi, Vesak, Juneteenth, Homecoming, Onam, Obon, Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur, Makahiki, Día de los Muertos, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr
Age
4-8
Text complexity
proficient
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Promotes understanding and acceptance of diversity
  • Encourages empathy and social responsibility
  • Features relatable characters and real-world issues
  • Inspires readers to make a positive impact in their communities