Light the candle! Bang the drum!

Ann Morris

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Light the candle! Bang the drum!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Book of Holidays Around the World

by Ann Morris

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Celebrate the world’s most exciting holidays like you've never seen before! From lighting candles to banging drums, each celebration bursts with color and joy that bring people together. Discover why these traditions matter to kids everywhere and how they light up the year!

Themes

HolidaysMulticulturalJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated book introduces children ages 9-12 to a variety of global holidays, including New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Easter, Ramadan, Diwali, Posadas, and Hanukkah. The text is accessible for grade 5 readers and offers a respectful, informative look at diverse cultural celebrations. It’s a great resource to support multicultural awareness and holiday learning without heavy themes or conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780021484058
Publisher
McGraw-Hill School division
Published
2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Holidays