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Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 — Content Guide for Parents

By Margaret McNamara, Wendi GuSimon SpotlightISBN 978166595617832 pages
Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The first graders at Robin Hill School learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year in this easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read story!

Eigen’s mom has come to talk to Mrs. Connor’s class about a special holiday called Lunar New Year. She tells them all the fun ways that the holiday is celebrated around the world. But can the students guess why it’s Eigen’s favorite holiday?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The story is centered around first graders learning about and celebrating the Lunar New Year, which is a peaceful and festive occasion. No scary content is present in the book. The story is designed to be informative and engaging for young readers, with no elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The story is centered around first graders learning about and celebrating the Lunar New Year, which is a peaceful and festive occasion.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is designed to be informative and engaging for young readers, with no elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on the cultural celebration of Lunar New Year, which is not framed as a religious event but rather a cultural holiday.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have racial/cultural content?

    The book features Asian American characters and centers on the cultural celebration of Lunar New Year, highlighting the traditions and festivities associated with this holiday. It presents a positive representation of Asian culture.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is suitable for young children, aligning with its Level 1 Ready-to-Read classification.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative is focused on the cultural aspects of Lunar New Year and does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is appropriate for early readers and focuses on cultural education rather than any sexual themes.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a classroom setting with diverse characters but does not focus on themes related to gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Lunar New Year Ready-to-Read Level 1 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Lunar New Year: Ready-to-Read Level 1'. While one source mentions a queer side couple in a different book, it does not pertain to this specific title.