Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook))
by Peter Roop, Connie Roop, Gwen Connelly
Millbrook Press 1999
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.7 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- gratitude
- family and community
- traditions and celebrations
- American history
- harvest and food
- cultural understanding
- sharing and kindness
About this book
This accessible nonfiction picture book explains the history of Thanksgiving and how people celebrate it today. Readers learn about the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, traditional foods, and modern customs like parades and family gatherings. Clear text and inviting illustrations make it a good fit for elementary students researching the holiday or reading for fun. Kids enjoy the fun facts and the emphasis on gratitude and traditions they recognize at home or school.
Setting: United States; the first Thanksgiving in 1621 and modern-day celebrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook)) right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook)). The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include gratitude, family and community, traditions and celebrations.
How long does it take to read Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook))?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook)) takes around 12m to finish. The book has 1,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook)) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook)) has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook))?
Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving (Let's Celebrate (Millbrook)) has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.