Celebrations around the world /
Celebrations around the world /
illustrated by Katy Halford ; [editor, Sophie Parkes ; US editor Liz Searcy].
- First American edition.
- 47 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
"The fabulous celebrations you won't want to miss." -- cover.
Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and continents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and how the world's biggest tomato fight, La Tomatina in Spain, gets cleaned up! Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It's time to celebrate!
9780241376713 0241376718 9781465483904 146548390X
GBB9A0448 bnb
019426906 Uk
Holidays--Juvenile literature.
Festivals--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Picture books.
"The fabulous celebrations you won't want to miss." -- cover.
Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and continents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and how the world's biggest tomato fight, La Tomatina in Spain, gets cleaned up! Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It's time to celebrate!
9780241376713 0241376718 9781465483904 146548390X
GBB9A0448 bnb
019426906 Uk
Holidays--Juvenile literature.
Festivals--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Picture books.