Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

by Robert L. May · Grade K-2 · Ages Ages 3-7

Rudolph is a young reindeer with a bright red nose that makes him different from the others. When a foggy Christmas Eve makes traveling hard, Rudolph’s special nose may become very important.

Key vocabulary

  • A deer-like animal with antlers that lives in cold places and is often part of Christmas stories.

  • A sled pulled over snow, sometimes by animals like reindeer.

  • When the air is filled with mist, making it hard to see far away.

  • To shine with a soft light.

  • To make fun of someone, which can hurt their feelings.

  • The branch-like horns that grow on some animals, like deer and reindeer.

  • A trip from one place to another.

  • To lead someone and help them find the way.