Author: Claire Grace
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711245428
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture. Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals
Author: Claire Grace
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711245428
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture. Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711245428
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture. Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.
Festival of Colors
Author: Surishtha Sehgal
Publisher: Little Simon
ISBN: 1534478175
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Holi, Hai! Holi, Hai! It’s time to prepare for the Indian springtime Festival of Colors in this delightful Classic Board Book! It’s time for the Indian festival of Holi, a celebration of the start of spring, of new beginnings, and of good over evil. Friends, families, and neighbors wear white clothing and toss handfuls of brightly colored powders at one another until they’re all completely covered from head to toe! Young readers will love following the young siblings gathering flowers to make the colorful powders for the big day until—poof!—it’s time for the fun to begin.
Publisher: Little Simon
ISBN: 1534478175
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Holi, Hai! Holi, Hai! It’s time to prepare for the Indian springtime Festival of Colors in this delightful Classic Board Book! It’s time for the Indian festival of Holi, a celebration of the start of spring, of new beginnings, and of good over evil. Friends, families, and neighbors wear white clothing and toss handfuls of brightly colored powders at one another until they’re all completely covered from head to toe! Young readers will love following the young siblings gathering flowers to make the colorful powders for the big day until—poof!—it’s time for the fun to begin.
Festival Stories
Author: Rachna Chhabria
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9353578949
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
India is a country of myriad festivals! Not a month goes by in which we don't have something to celebrate. This book invites you to rejoice in India's rich culture through the simple stories of two young twins, Natasha and Nikhil, as they experience an entire year of festivals and celebrations - starting with Lohri in January and ending with Christmas in December!The detailed descriptions and wealth of detail about each festival that Natasha and Nikhil record in their blog and journal will make this a book to treasure and return to every time a festival comes by.So come celebrate with us!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9353578949
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
India is a country of myriad festivals! Not a month goes by in which we don't have something to celebrate. This book invites you to rejoice in India's rich culture through the simple stories of two young twins, Natasha and Nikhil, as they experience an entire year of festivals and celebrations - starting with Lohri in January and ending with Christmas in December!The detailed descriptions and wealth of detail about each festival that Natasha and Nikhil record in their blog and journal will make this a book to treasure and return to every time a festival comes by.So come celebrate with us!
Rick Steves European Festivals
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 163121800X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
It's party time in Europe! Bestselling author Rick Steves explores the best festivals in Europe, from the Running of the Bulls in Spain to Carnival in Venice. There will be no museums! And no art galleries! Just Europeans having lots of fun. Across Europe, festival traditions go back centuries and are filled with time honored pageantry and ritual. Entire communities hurl themselves with abandon into the craziness. We'll careen all over Europe: the Palio horse races in Siena, the Highland games near Edinburgh, the colorful masquerade of Carnival in Venice, Slovenia, and Luzern, Easter festivities in Andalucía, Tuscany, and Greece, the springtime April Fair in Sevilla, Bastille Day in Paris, the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Oktoberfest in Munich, and Christmas markets and traditions in Nurnberg and Switzerland. With fascinating insights, rich history, and vivid photos, this great gift book captures the spirit of Europe's rich and fun-loving heritage. Hang on to your party hats!
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 163121800X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
It's party time in Europe! Bestselling author Rick Steves explores the best festivals in Europe, from the Running of the Bulls in Spain to Carnival in Venice. There will be no museums! And no art galleries! Just Europeans having lots of fun. Across Europe, festival traditions go back centuries and are filled with time honored pageantry and ritual. Entire communities hurl themselves with abandon into the craziness. We'll careen all over Europe: the Palio horse races in Siena, the Highland games near Edinburgh, the colorful masquerade of Carnival in Venice, Slovenia, and Luzern, Easter festivities in Andalucía, Tuscany, and Greece, the springtime April Fair in Sevilla, Bastille Day in Paris, the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Oktoberfest in Munich, and Christmas markets and traditions in Nurnberg and Switzerland. With fascinating insights, rich history, and vivid photos, this great gift book captures the spirit of Europe's rich and fun-loving heritage. Hang on to your party hats!
Festivals & Folksongs Around the World
Author: John Higgins
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1617741620
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Secular Songbooks Classroom Music
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1617741620
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Secular Songbooks Classroom Music
Fun Festivals (Orange B) NF
Author: Diana Noonan
Publisher: BUG CLUB
ISBN: 9780433004615
Category : Festivals
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book: Festivals are lots of fun! They are held all over the world. Let's go and check them out! Which festival do you like best? This title is suitable for ages 6-7 (Orange level)
Publisher: BUG CLUB
ISBN: 9780433004615
Category : Festivals
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book: Festivals are lots of fun! They are held all over the world. Let's go and check them out! Which festival do you like best? This title is suitable for ages 6-7 (Orange level)
Festivals, Family and Food
Author: Diana Carey
Publisher: Festivals and the Seasons
ISBN: 9780950706238
Category : Family festivals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A unique, well loved source of stories, recipes, things to make, activities, poems, songs and festivals.
Publisher: Festivals and the Seasons
ISBN: 9780950706238
Category : Family festivals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A unique, well loved source of stories, recipes, things to make, activities, poems, songs and festivals.
Kids Around the World Celebrate!
Author: Lynda Jones
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047134527X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Everyone loves a reason to have a good time, and although culturesaround the world have their own unique feasts and festivals, we allshare many of the same reasons to celebrate. Now you can learnabout the many ways people from around the globe celebrate theirspecial days, and join in the fun! Celebrate Chinese New Year while making chiao-tzu dumplings, thenpop over to Saudi Arabia and taste delicious date-nut cookiescalled ma amoul while celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Make an elaborateVenetian mask to wear at a masquerade ball in Venice duringcarnevale, then pound out a festive rhythm on the Igbo drum you vemade and celebrate the Iriji festival in Nigeria. Eat, drink, andmake merry with the many diverse and exciting crafts, recipes, andactivities in this book. No matter what language you say it in,celebrations are fun!
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047134527X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Everyone loves a reason to have a good time, and although culturesaround the world have their own unique feasts and festivals, we allshare many of the same reasons to celebrate. Now you can learnabout the many ways people from around the globe celebrate theirspecial days, and join in the fun! Celebrate Chinese New Year while making chiao-tzu dumplings, thenpop over to Saudi Arabia and taste delicious date-nut cookiescalled ma amoul while celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Make an elaborateVenetian mask to wear at a masquerade ball in Venice duringcarnevale, then pound out a festive rhythm on the Igbo drum you vemade and celebrate the Iriji festival in Nigeria. Eat, drink, andmake merry with the many diverse and exciting crafts, recipes, andactivities in this book. No matter what language you say it in,celebrations are fun!
The Big Book of Festivals
Author: Joan-Maree Hargreaves
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571370241
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Explore some of the most thrilling cultural and religious festivals from around the world!From Diwali, the Indian festival of light, to the Spanish tomato-throwing festival La Tomatina, to the Belgian Festival of Giants, this book is the perfect introduction to some of the world's most incredible cultural and religious celebrations.Exquisitely illustrated by Liz Rowland, every page is packed with fascinating fun filled facts!Some festivals are outrageously joyful, others are more serious. All of them bring people together to mark the big events in life. So dive into this riotous explosion of colour as we feast, sing, cry and celebrate the diversity of festivals and traditions this wonderful world of ours has to offer.'Gorgeous.' Reading Time'Perfect for young children . . . to introduce them to diverse celebrations and cultures.' Read Me Another Story'Incredibly immersive.' Indian Link
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571370241
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Explore some of the most thrilling cultural and religious festivals from around the world!From Diwali, the Indian festival of light, to the Spanish tomato-throwing festival La Tomatina, to the Belgian Festival of Giants, this book is the perfect introduction to some of the world's most incredible cultural and religious celebrations.Exquisitely illustrated by Liz Rowland, every page is packed with fascinating fun filled facts!Some festivals are outrageously joyful, others are more serious. All of them bring people together to mark the big events in life. So dive into this riotous explosion of colour as we feast, sing, cry and celebrate the diversity of festivals and traditions this wonderful world of ours has to offer.'Gorgeous.' Reading Time'Perfect for young children . . . to introduce them to diverse celebrations and cultures.' Read Me Another Story'Incredibly immersive.' Indian Link
Festivals and Celebrations
Author: Sandra Lawrence
Publisher: 360 Degrees
ISBN: 9781944530105
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Wherever they are in the world, people love to celebrate. This vibrantly illustrated book takes a look through the year at some of the brightest, funniest, and most beautiful festivals on the planet. Explore the ancient and traditional, to the modern and highly unusual!
Publisher: 360 Degrees
ISBN: 9781944530105
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Wherever they are in the world, people love to celebrate. This vibrantly illustrated book takes a look through the year at some of the brightest, funniest, and most beautiful festivals on the planet. Explore the ancient and traditional, to the modern and highly unusual!