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Let's Get Festive!: Celebrations Around the World

by Joanna Konczak

A world tour through 36 celebrations

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A world tour through 36 celebrations

Seasonal festivals and holidays from different parts of the world are gathered in one illustrated collection, including Nowruz, Holi, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Carnival, O-Bon, and the Dragon Boat Festival. The entries invite comparisons across customs, from how spring is celebrated in Japan to what people wear for Venice Carnival. Bright illustrations accompany facts about the sights, tastes, and traditions associated with each occasion, giving the book a broad, cross-cultural scope for browsing or exploring one celebration at a time.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in holidays and festivals around the world
  • Families or classrooms exploring cultural traditions and seasonal celebrations
  • Young readers who enjoy illustrated nonfiction collections

Themes

Global cultures and traditionsHolidays and festivalsSeasonal celebrations

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Book overview

"A jam-packed compendium of holiday information." -Kirkus Reviews

"A joyous visual treat." -Booklist

Travel the world in this stunningly illustrated collection of 36 celebrations. A jubilant look at holidays and festivals to celebrate every season!

How is spring celebrated in Japan? When is the Jewish New Year? And what do people wear to the Venice Carnival?

Come find out in this anthology that takes you around the world. Discover the smells, tastes, sights, and unforgettable traditions of festivals from every season-filled with interesting facts and bold, bright illustrations.

This truly international collection includes celebrations and traditions such as: Nowruz, Holi, Rosh Hashanah, Sogkran, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid Al-Adha, Carnival, Halloween, O-Bon, Thanksgiving, the Dragon Boat Festival, Saint Patrick's Day, and many more!

A captivating volume for every bookshelf-at school or at home-with opulent illustrations from the illustrator of Christmas is Coming, Ewa Poklewska-Koziello.
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