Classroom & Discussion Guide
Sugars Travels: The Festival of Lights
by Eileen Lubore · Ages 6-12
Themes: Culture, traditions, family and togetherness
About the Book
Join Sugar and her family as they journey to experience the magical Festival of Lights! A heartwarming adventure celebrating culture, togetherness, and the beauty of traditions from around the world.
Before Reading
- What holidays or celebrations does your family enjoy?
- Why do you think so many celebrations around the world use lights?
- Look at the cover. How do you think Sugar feels?
Discussion Questions
- What did Sugar and her family learn on their trip?
- Which part of the festival would you most like to see? Why?
- How are the traditions in the book like your own? How are they different?
- Why is it important to learn about other cultures?
- How did the family show togetherness during the story?
Vocabulary
- festival
- a special time of celebration
- tradition
- a custom passed down in a family or culture
- culture
- the way of life, beliefs and arts of a group of people
- celebrate
- to do something fun for a special day
- journey
- a trip from one place to another
Activities
- Paper Lanterns: Fold and decorate a paper lantern. Write one wish or kind word on it.
- Tradition Share: Interview a family member about a favorite tradition, then share it with the class.
- World Map: Find the festival’s country on a map and list three facts about it.
Curriculum Connections
Social Studies · Geography · Reading · Art