LEVELED BOOK • K

Carlos’s Family
Celebration
A Reading A–Z Level K Leveled Book
Carlos’s Family
Celebration
Word Count: 340

Written by Lorena F. Di Bello

Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson

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 Carlos’s Family
Celebration

Carlos’s Family Celebration

Written by Lorena F. Di Bello Level K Leveled Book
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 “We can decorate the house,”
says Carlos. “Let’s paint a picture
of our family.”

It’s Mexican Independence Day!

Carlos and Selena are getting ready
for a big party.
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 “Next is Mateo,” says Carlos. “He is
Mama and Papa’s first child.”

“Mama was born first. She is the “After Mateo, you were born,” says
oldest,” says Carlos. Selena.

“Papa was born second,” Carlos “That’s right!” says Carlos. “I am

says. “He is one year younger.” Mama and Papa’s second child.”
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“What about me?” asks Selena. “Green, white, and red are the colors
of the Mexican flag,” says Carlos.
“You were the last to be born,” says
Carlos. “You are the youngest.”

“There!” says Carlos. “Our family

picture is done!”

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“Carlos and Selena blow up five green
“Let’s see,”says Carlos. “We painted
balloons. They blow up five white
a picture first. We blew up balloons
balloons and five red balloons, too.
second. The third thing we can do
“I’m out of breath!” says Selena. is fill the piñata.”
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Carlos gets the big star piñata from “Mateo hangs the piñata in the
the shelf. Carlos and Selena stuff apartment’s grassy yard.
the piñata with candy.
“We need a blindfold,” says Carlos.
When Selena thinks Carlos isn’t “And a stick to break the piñata, too.”
looking, she pops a piece of candy
Abuela finds a red-checked scarf for
into her mouth.
Carlos and a long stick for Selena.
Carlos gives her a hug. “You are
silly,” he says.

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“The piñata is ready!” says Carlos.
“The fourth thing to do is practice
dancing, Selena!”
“Carlos and Selena dress in their party
clothes. Then, they dance and spin.
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Soon, the house fills up with food,
family, and music. There are
cousins, aunts, uncles, new babies,
and new friends.
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There is Papa, Mama, Mateo, Carlos “There is one last thing we can do,”
and Selena, too. Carlos says. “And it’s the most fun!”

“What is it?” asks Selena.

“CELEBRATE!” says Carlos.

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