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A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals: Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world!
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 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.
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First published January 5, 2021
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March 20, 2021
4.5★
“Festivals bring people all over the world together. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get ready to celebrate your way across the globe!”
Oh, how we all wish we could! I’m writing this during the Covid 19 Pandemic, when travel has been severely curtailed, but this book for kids is a colourful reminder that many of these celebrations have been around for centuries, and I suspect a global pandemic will simply modify or postpone them.
I like the way the authors have split the festivals into four seasons. They do mention that the seasons vary, depending where you live, but the descriptions and illustrations depict the seasons in the northern hemisphere, which is where about 90% of the world’s population is.
I’ve taken screenshots of several pages, mostly of international or global holidays and commemorative days, with a few other festivals thrown in for fun. Where I can, I’ve quoted a phrase from the text as a caption.
“Every year on January 14, the skies of Gujarat, India, are filled with beautiful multicolored kites, fluttering and swaying in the breeze. This rainbow of kites is part of the festival Uttarayan, which marks the day when winter turns to spring, according to the Hindu calendar.”
I didn’t know that the Carnival of Brazil is the biggest festival in the world!
“Carnival was originally a Catholic festival where people feasted to prepare for the following days of Lent…”
But who can resist the temptation to dress up and celebrate? The rollicking spirit of Carnival has spread around the world, and many of us know it as Mardi Gras. In Australia, we have an extremely popular Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Pride Parade.
Carnival festivals in Australia, Germany, France, and Italy
International Women’s Day was made official in 1910, following popular marches.
“In 1908, thousands of women marched through New York City calling for better pay, the right to vote, and shorter working hours and in 1909, the first “National Women’s Day” was held across the USA.”
I admit I was unfamiliar with the real name of the following festival, but there’s no mistaking the colour of the cherry blossoms in Japan!
“This festival celebrates the beautiful cherry blossom flowers, or ‘sakura,’ which some people believe represent human existence.”
There are festivals for individuals, kings, queens, emperors, world leaders, heroes, many of which are celebrated with a public holiday, always popular with schoolkids and workers, (except during pandemics). I think we should all have a day off for Earth Day, April 22, but maybe it’s too new, having started only in 1970.
Many countries have other special days to celebrate caring for the planet. Have a look at BOOMFEESTDAG on the right, below.
“More than 115,000 children in the Netherlands celebrate Boomfeestdag. On this day, people are encouraged to plant trees, and in the last 60 years, more than ten million trees have been planted as a result of this festival.”
After all that work, it’s time to party at the music festivals!
Real music and air guitars around the world
Who could resist a good animal festival?
“One such festival is the Hermanus Whale Festival. Every September, this three-day festival is held on the Cape Whale Coast in South Africa, dedicated to the larger-than-life southern right whale. Thousands of visitors flock to the area to learn all about these gentle giants and try to get a glimpse of them as they rise to the surface of the water.”
They finish off with a countdown to HAPPY NEW YEAR through the time zones around the world. They begin in Australia with the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, and work their way around the globe through Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Moscow, France, London, Rio, New York City, and finish up in Hawaii.
“Even though the festivities happen at different times across the world because of time differences, the sentiment is the same the world over.”
There is a table of contents and a good glossary at the end, which will help some younger readers. I think this is very informative and a lot of wildly bright good fun!
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto’s Frances Lincoln’s Children’s Books for the preview from which I’ve copied some pre-print illustrations, so the placement of the text and the words may have changed.
“Festivals bring people all over the world together. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get ready to celebrate your way across the globe!”
Oh, how we all wish we could! I’m writing this during the Covid 19 Pandemic, when travel has been severely curtailed, but this book for kids is a colourful reminder that many of these celebrations have been around for centuries, and I suspect a global pandemic will simply modify or postpone them.
I like the way the authors have split the festivals into four seasons. They do mention that the seasons vary, depending where you live, but the descriptions and illustrations depict the seasons in the northern hemisphere, which is where about 90% of the world’s population is.
I’ve taken screenshots of several pages, mostly of international or global holidays and commemorative days, with a few other festivals thrown in for fun. Where I can, I’ve quoted a phrase from the text as a caption.
“Every year on January 14, the skies of Gujarat, India, are filled with beautiful multicolored kites, fluttering and swaying in the breeze. This rainbow of kites is part of the festival Uttarayan, which marks the day when winter turns to spring, according to the Hindu calendar.”
I didn’t know that the Carnival of Brazil is the biggest festival in the world!
“Carnival was originally a Catholic festival where people feasted to prepare for the following days of Lent…”
But who can resist the temptation to dress up and celebrate? The rollicking spirit of Carnival has spread around the world, and many of us know it as Mardi Gras. In Australia, we have an extremely popular Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Pride Parade.
Carnival festivals in Australia, Germany, France, and Italy
International Women’s Day was made official in 1910, following popular marches.
“In 1908, thousands of women marched through New York City calling for better pay, the right to vote, and shorter working hours and in 1909, the first “National Women’s Day” was held across the USA.”
I admit I was unfamiliar with the real name of the following festival, but there’s no mistaking the colour of the cherry blossoms in Japan!
“This festival celebrates the beautiful cherry blossom flowers, or ‘sakura,’ which some people believe represent human existence.”
There are festivals for individuals, kings, queens, emperors, world leaders, heroes, many of which are celebrated with a public holiday, always popular with schoolkids and workers, (except during pandemics). I think we should all have a day off for Earth Day, April 22, but maybe it’s too new, having started only in 1970.
Many countries have other special days to celebrate caring for the planet. Have a look at BOOMFEESTDAG on the right, below.
“More than 115,000 children in the Netherlands celebrate Boomfeestdag. On this day, people are encouraged to plant trees, and in the last 60 years, more than ten million trees have been planted as a result of this festival.”
After all that work, it’s time to party at the music festivals!
Real music and air guitars around the world
Who could resist a good animal festival?
“One such festival is the Hermanus Whale Festival. Every September, this three-day festival is held on the Cape Whale Coast in South Africa, dedicated to the larger-than-life southern right whale. Thousands of visitors flock to the area to learn all about these gentle giants and try to get a glimpse of them as they rise to the surface of the water.”
They finish off with a countdown to HAPPY NEW YEAR through the time zones around the world. They begin in Australia with the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, and work their way around the globe through Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Moscow, France, London, Rio, New York City, and finish up in Hawaii.
“Even though the festivities happen at different times across the world because of time differences, the sentiment is the same the world over.”
There is a table of contents and a good glossary at the end, which will help some younger readers. I think this is very informative and a lot of wildly bright good fun!
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto’s Frances Lincoln’s Children’s Books for the preview from which I’ve copied some pre-print illustrations, so the placement of the text and the words may have changed.
December 26, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
A year full of Celebrations and Festivals is a beautiful, bright and eye catching book about numerous different celebrations and festivals celebrated across the globe.
Each event is explained in child friendly format in ways they will understand and is accompanied by lovely, bright illustrations and some have little bubbles of information spotted about the page.
This book is great for teaching children the basics of Celebrations and festivals and for them to learn about different cultures, religions and beliefs too.
A year full of Celebrations and Festivals is a beautiful, bright and eye catching book about numerous different celebrations and festivals celebrated across the globe.
Each event is explained in child friendly format in ways they will understand and is accompanied by lovely, bright illustrations and some have little bubbles of information spotted about the page.
This book is great for teaching children the basics of Celebrations and festivals and for them to learn about different cultures, religions and beliefs too.
December 21, 2020
I am sure this book would be much, much better in the physical format when you read it.
As for the contents, it serves the title well.
The illustrations are great and relevant.
However, it's the descriptions that seem a bit too crowded and small.
Otherwise, it's a very insightful and informative read for everyone. The kids will enjoy the vibrant art and the diversity in the art.
Thank you, authors and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
As for the contents, it serves the title well.
The illustrations are great and relevant.
However, it's the descriptions that seem a bit too crowded and small.
Otherwise, it's a very insightful and informative read for everyone. The kids will enjoy the vibrant art and the diversity in the art.
Thank you, authors and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
May 18, 2021
This is a great book packed with colorful illustrations, and lots of information. There are holidays and festivals from all corners of the world summarized here. There are seasonal, religious, cultural, national, and animal festivals included. This would be an introduction to other cultures and the things they celebrate for children.
December 12, 2020
This was an interesting collection of popular and not-so-popular festivals and celebrations worldwide. It was nice to have a glimpse into what various cultures celebrate across the world. I appreciated how the author tried to include a diverse range of festivities within a single book. From religious holidays to personality-oriented celebrations to dedications to nature-based festivals, the book seemed to traverse the whole gamut of human festivities. Just one point of contention though. Hajj is not a celebration or a festival but a religious pilgrimage for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime. It is akin to putting a Christian's visit to the Vatican or a Hindu's visit to Amarnath as a celebration. Accomplishing the pilgrimage might be a cause for celebration, the pilgrimage itself is not a celebration.
I am pretty sure the ARC copy messed up the font in some way because in many text bubbles, the font went beyond the designated circular boundary. It also seemed unnaturally plain as contrasted with the bright multi-hued illustrations.
The sketches were pretty good and catchy.
I received an advance review copy of the book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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I am pretty sure the ARC copy messed up the font in some way because in many text bubbles, the font went beyond the designated circular boundary. It also seemed unnaturally plain as contrasted with the bright multi-hued illustrations.
The sketches were pretty good and catchy.
I received an advance review copy of the book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Join me on the Facebook group, Readers Forever! , for more reviews, book-related discussions and fun.
December 23, 2020
A very descriptive colorful book about festivals around the world. I like how this book classified the festivals by season. A great encyclopedic book of festivals to have on your little ones bookshelf that you can reference again and again.
*Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for this Ebook in exchange for my honest review
*Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for this Ebook in exchange for my honest review
February 24, 2022
I learned a lot from this book on worldwide festivals!
February 11, 2022
Clearly this is a bit longer book. But I think to read one each day with students and celebrate the holiday or festival would be an extremely fun activity to do in the classroom. It also gives students an understanding of why we celebrate it.
January 4, 2021
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals is a brightly coloured book about festivals and celebrations that happen around the world. This book overs a brief insight into the celebrations it features. There is a nice spread of festival types and celebrations from around the world.
The book is sorted by seasons, which is nice for the grouping but doesn’t work so well for us in the Southern Hemisphere, as the sorting is done by the Northern Hemisphere seasons. The book does make reference to this though, saying things like if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, this festival will be celebrated in summer not winter. Celebrations included range from the more well known to the obscure, including religious festivals and days, Pride festivals, Earth and environmental festivals, and special days that celebrate historic figures.
There is not a great deal of information provided about each festival, day or celebration, so this book is more useful as an overview or introduction rather than a source that would be good for research. It would be perfect for students who are unsure about which celebration to research and allow them a brief overview of many celebrations.
The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.
Find more reviews, reading age guides, content advisory, and recommendations on my blog Madison's Library
The book is sorted by seasons, which is nice for the grouping but doesn’t work so well for us in the Southern Hemisphere, as the sorting is done by the Northern Hemisphere seasons. The book does make reference to this though, saying things like if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, this festival will be celebrated in summer not winter. Celebrations included range from the more well known to the obscure, including religious festivals and days, Pride festivals, Earth and environmental festivals, and special days that celebrate historic figures.
There is not a great deal of information provided about each festival, day or celebration, so this book is more useful as an overview or introduction rather than a source that would be good for research. It would be perfect for students who are unsure about which celebration to research and allow them a brief overview of many celebrations.
The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.
Find more reviews, reading age guides, content advisory, and recommendations on my blog Madison's Library
December 4, 2020
A very good book indeed, destined for many educators' shelves, this takes a suitably global approach to show us a calendar of celebrations, events, parades and spurious days off work that people might have. Chronologically we go from ancient pagan times, Walpurgisnacht and suchlike, through early religious rites (the obvious Easter, Christmas etc) up to more modern conventions (Earth Day, et al). Going through the year, the book starts with spring, whether that be Holi or the Japanese Blossom Festivals, and carries on back to the winter months again. Each main entry gets a very colourful double-page spread, with the main core of the text restricted to one page, and three or four factoids spread across that and the full-page image accompanying. Other spreads round-up similar things for us to consider, such as different countries and how they have a day of fun in celebration of their ruler. The text can feel a little unnecessarily hectoring at times, urging us to join in with International Women's Day for example, but it is clear, it shows us why things are being celebrated and of course how, and the whole is a resounding success, colourfully achieving what it set out to do. Worth celebrating, then. Four and a half stars.
December 29, 2021
A fun book for a kid to own. Lots of colorful illustrations and packed full of festivals to learn about. I can see this being a great coffee table book as well.
March 23, 2022
After reading this brightly illustrated introduction to holidays and festivals around the world I immediately wanted to purchase a copy for my home. Not only is this a perfect way to teach children about global celebrations, but as an adult, I learned a lot of new things as well. I love that the celebrations are arranged by season and each holiday is explained in a simple yet respectful manner. This would make a great addition to any home or school library.
December 4, 2020
This title is bright, colorful and packed with celebrations. It is organized by seasons. To give a few examples, spring occasions include St. Patrick’s Day, Hanami, Easter and Earth Day among others, while summer has entries on International Children’s Day, Barunga and Palio di Siena, for example. Autumn holidays include Diwali, Thanksgiving and The Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival among others and a few of the winter times include Bodhi Day, Chinese New Year and The Festival of the Dancing Masks.
Young readers can find out more about holidays they know while also broadening their knowledge of world culture and holidays. All in all, this is a very nice and inclusive title and a good one for home or school libraries.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.This title is bright, colorful and packed with celebrations. It is organized by seasons. To give a few examples, spring occasions include St. Patrick’s Day, Hanami, Easter and Earth Day among others, while summer has entries on International Children’s Day, Barunga and Palio di Siena, for example. Autumn holidays include Diwali, Thanksgiving and The Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival among others and a few of the winter times include Bodhi Day, Chinese New Year and The Festival of the Dancing Masks.
Young readers can find out more about holidays they know while also broadening their knowledge of world culture and holidays. All in all, this is a very nice and inclusive title and a good one for home or school libraries.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Young readers can find out more about holidays they know while also broadening their knowledge of world culture and holidays. All in all, this is a very nice and inclusive title and a good one for home or school libraries.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.This title is bright, colorful and packed with celebrations. It is organized by seasons. To give a few examples, spring occasions include St. Patrick’s Day, Hanami, Easter and Earth Day among others, while summer has entries on International Children’s Day, Barunga and Palio di Siena, for example. Autumn holidays include Diwali, Thanksgiving and The Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival among others and a few of the winter times include Bodhi Day, Chinese New Year and The Festival of the Dancing Masks.
Young readers can find out more about holidays they know while also broadening their knowledge of world culture and holidays. All in all, this is a very nice and inclusive title and a good one for home or school libraries.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
January 18, 2021
This is the best of this type of book that I've seen. There are several other world holiday/celebrations books for children out there, but I appreciate how thorough this one is. Celebrations and holidays are divided by season for easy reference (though, I do wish the Table of Contents provided specific dates or months when appropriate).
Celebrations span across the globe and religious/secular spectrum. Learn about Ramadan and the Day of the Dead and St Patrick's Day, but also learn about Walpurgis Night, La Tomatina, Désalpe, and Pongal! Entries for Pride Month, Earth Day, and Food Festivals are lovely and welcome. A few pages, like New Year's Eve Countdown, highlight more than one cultural celebration at a time.
Each celebration is given a one-page explanation in kid-friendly language. It's meant to highlight each celebration rather than provide lots of detail.
If you have read other books in this series you'll be familiar with the unique and wonderful art style of Christopher Corr. It's vibrant and playful--perfect for a book about celebrations.
Again, things I would have liked to see added:
-A clear depiction of dates/months, maybe even a calendar.
-Perhaps maps of regions where people traditionally celebrate these events
**NOTE: I was given a copy of this book by Quarto Kids in exchange for an honest review.
Celebrations span across the globe and religious/secular spectrum. Learn about Ramadan and the Day of the Dead and St Patrick's Day, but also learn about Walpurgis Night, La Tomatina, Désalpe, and Pongal! Entries for Pride Month, Earth Day, and Food Festivals are lovely and welcome. A few pages, like New Year's Eve Countdown, highlight more than one cultural celebration at a time.
Each celebration is given a one-page explanation in kid-friendly language. It's meant to highlight each celebration rather than provide lots of detail.
If you have read other books in this series you'll be familiar with the unique and wonderful art style of Christopher Corr. It's vibrant and playful--perfect for a book about celebrations.
Again, things I would have liked to see added:
-A clear depiction of dates/months, maybe even a calendar.
-Perhaps maps of regions where people traditionally celebrate these events
**NOTE: I was given a copy of this book by Quarto Kids in exchange for an honest review.
July 4, 2021
There were a lot of different celebrations and festivals that may not be well-known to everyone on Earth. That is a positive. My question would be how were the celebrations and festivals chosen? Also can Hajj really be considered a festival or a celebration? It's pilgrimage, but I do not think that can be the same thing as a festival. Maybe a celebration, but I feel like that was stretching it. I was surprise that Passover or Rosh Hashanah, because they are big holidays for those of the Jewish faith. I was surprised that the authors/editors put Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Spring! Yes, there are some cultures that celebrate spring in January, but Martin Luther King Jr. Day has nothing to do with Spring. It is firmly in the season of winter. At first, I thought well maybe they put all January holidays in Spring, but that is not the case. I also question the word choices that were use in certain sections. For holidays that have religious parts, I wish that side was represented in the illustration. It did not have to be big, but it had to be recognizable. For Easter, there could have been an empty tomb in the distance or a cross in the distance. For Christmas, there could have been a nativity set on a mantle or the floor.
April 20, 2021
A good, concise book for young readers about the various celebrations and religious holidays around the world.
Although the author mentions that many of these days can fall in different seasons depending on its location of celebration (ex., Xmas in Australia is in the summer), the days are still categorized in the season of the Northern Hemisphere (in particular the US). While it's true that at the time of publication both Ramadan and Hajj fell in the summer months (again in the NH), the author makes no mention that Muslims follow the lunar calendar; therefore, the months cycle through a different season every 20+ years. There is no mention of Kwanza or Nowruz (Iranian New Year) which are both celebrated throughout their respective regions. The author does a good job in repeatedly mentioning that many of the Christian and seasonal celebrations are based on pagan rituals and date back to before Christianity.
Although the author mentions that many of these days can fall in different seasons depending on its location of celebration (ex., Xmas in Australia is in the summer), the days are still categorized in the season of the Northern Hemisphere (in particular the US). While it's true that at the time of publication both Ramadan and Hajj fell in the summer months (again in the NH), the author makes no mention that Muslims follow the lunar calendar; therefore, the months cycle through a different season every 20+ years. There is no mention of Kwanza or Nowruz (Iranian New Year) which are both celebrated throughout their respective regions. The author does a good job in repeatedly mentioning that many of the Christian and seasonal celebrations are based on pagan rituals and date back to before Christianity.
December 13, 2020
I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Grace creates a thorough summary of holidays celebrated around the world. She takes readers through a wide variety of events and explains their significance in simple to follow text. No one religion or country is stressed so readers are introduced to a wide variety of faiths and celebrations. The illustrations are brightly colored and draw readers' eyes to feel the energy and excitement with each event. Some of the text is smaller than I prefer for this level but the short blurbs work to include further information.
Looking forward to sharing this with our students.
Grace creates a thorough summary of holidays celebrated around the world. She takes readers through a wide variety of events and explains their significance in simple to follow text. No one religion or country is stressed so readers are introduced to a wide variety of faiths and celebrations. The illustrations are brightly colored and draw readers' eyes to feel the energy and excitement with each event. Some of the text is smaller than I prefer for this level but the short blurbs work to include further information.
Looking forward to sharing this with our students.
January 6, 2021
Thank you NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the digital advance reading copy of A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals.
First, I love the fact that you included Newgrange in your book and you made it the highlight of your Winter Solstice page, that is awesome. I have taken the Newgrange tour and it is a really cool experience.
I like that this book contains a lot of smaller festivals alongside the bigger, well known festivals. This book will provide a stepping stone for families to learn about new places, cultures, and celebrations, and maybe even plan a trip or two to visit some of these festivals.
First, I love the fact that you included Newgrange in your book and you made it the highlight of your Winter Solstice page, that is awesome. I have taken the Newgrange tour and it is a really cool experience.
I like that this book contains a lot of smaller festivals alongside the bigger, well known festivals. This book will provide a stepping stone for families to learn about new places, cultures, and celebrations, and maybe even plan a trip or two to visit some of these festivals.
March 11, 2021
I like this book. It has bright, vibrant illustrations, easy to read paragraphs, and lots of different kinds of celebrations. My one gripe, the same I have with most "around the world books," is the little mention of African celebrations. There could've been more spread throughout, instead of just one, a few pages before the end. There were missed opportunities to include more African nations on the group festival pages. (How many countries, other than the US, have an Independence Day for example? - A missed opportunity and teachable moment.) Overall, I liked learning about new celebrations, and I think kids will enjoy reading too.
January 6, 2021
Do you know there's a Kite Festival in the world? Or that the Chinese also celebrate Ghost Month as the European celebrate Halloween, but in different time of year? Or a festival named Barunga?
We celebrate different things each month, yet the celebration itself will bring families together and share happiness. There are some festivals dated way beyond our understanding, and some celebrated just recently like Gay Pride.
I also found that it's interesting to learn about those celebrations to understand others' culture better.
We celebrate different things each month, yet the celebration itself will bring families together and share happiness. There are some festivals dated way beyond our understanding, and some celebrated just recently like Gay Pride.
I also found that it's interesting to learn about those celebrations to understand others' culture better.
January 9, 2021
This is a beautifully illustrated book highlighting the many festivals celebrated throughout the world. I think that getting a ebook is a sneaky trick for this visually challenged bestemama. Now I MUST get a print copy so I can read it before giving it to the out of state grandkids!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley.
January 12, 2021
This is organized by the four seasons of the year and had a huge amount of diversity in it's celebrations. The pictures are spectacular in some places and iffy in others. This would be great in school libraries. Recommended.
Q2021 book.
Q2021 book.
January 11, 2021
A beautifully illustrated book of global celebrations and festivals. This is the type of reference book that will get plenty of use both in the home and at school. It both educates and inspires.
May 12, 2021
This is lovely colourful book which can help children learn and understand about all the different holidays and celebrations celebrated by different groups.
January 16, 2024
Embarking on a journey around the world with Claire Grace's "A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals" felt like stepping into a kaleidoscope of cultures, colors, and festivities. With Chris Corr's vibrant illustrations as our guide, this enchanting book turned the pages of time and space, unraveling over 90 delightful festivals that paint the world in joyous hues.
From the outset, the book invites readers on a cultural odyssey, exploring festivals that span the globe. The text, rich with fascinating facts, dances in harmony with Corr's visually arresting illustrations, creating a sensory feast that transcends the confines of the page. As I delved into the narratives of diverse celebrations, each festivity emerged as a unique brushstroke in the masterpiece of global traditions.
The characters in this tale are not confined to individuals; they are the collective spirits of communities rejoicing in their distinctive customs. Thanksgiving dinners with friends and family, the exhilarating chaos of Spain's La Tomatina, the vibrant splashes of color in the Holi festival – every celebration breathes life into the pages, inviting readers to partake in the infectious enthusiasm.
What sets this book apart is its ability to not merely document festivals but to encapsulate the essence of each celebration. Whether it's the reflective moments of Martin Luther King Jr. Day or the exuberant revelry of Chinese New Year, every festival becomes a living, breathing entity, resonating with the heartbeats of those who partake.
The World Full of... series, of which this book is a splendid addition, is a treasure trove for curious minds. It seamlessly weaves together stories from across the globe, fostering an appreciation for diversity and the rich tapestry of human traditions. Grace's narrative and Corr's illustrations combine to create a harmonious celebration of the multitude of ways people come together to honor history, culture, and sheer joy.
In 'A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals,' the world transforms into a grand stage where every festival is a star, twinkling with its own brilliance. This book is not just an exploration; it's an invitation to revel in the joy of shared humanity, one festival at a time.
From the outset, the book invites readers on a cultural odyssey, exploring festivals that span the globe. The text, rich with fascinating facts, dances in harmony with Corr's visually arresting illustrations, creating a sensory feast that transcends the confines of the page. As I delved into the narratives of diverse celebrations, each festivity emerged as a unique brushstroke in the masterpiece of global traditions.
The characters in this tale are not confined to individuals; they are the collective spirits of communities rejoicing in their distinctive customs. Thanksgiving dinners with friends and family, the exhilarating chaos of Spain's La Tomatina, the vibrant splashes of color in the Holi festival – every celebration breathes life into the pages, inviting readers to partake in the infectious enthusiasm.
What sets this book apart is its ability to not merely document festivals but to encapsulate the essence of each celebration. Whether it's the reflective moments of Martin Luther King Jr. Day or the exuberant revelry of Chinese New Year, every festival becomes a living, breathing entity, resonating with the heartbeats of those who partake.
The World Full of... series, of which this book is a splendid addition, is a treasure trove for curious minds. It seamlessly weaves together stories from across the globe, fostering an appreciation for diversity and the rich tapestry of human traditions. Grace's narrative and Corr's illustrations combine to create a harmonious celebration of the multitude of ways people come together to honor history, culture, and sheer joy.
In 'A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals,' the world transforms into a grand stage where every festival is a star, twinkling with its own brilliance. This book is not just an exploration; it's an invitation to revel in the joy of shared humanity, one festival at a time.
March 22, 2024
Interested in reading this book cause of the title and the cover ofc. This is a book for children because yaa the title is Lonely Planet for Kids, but it's also fun to read as an adult. In fact, this book actually makes me enthusiastic about working so you can save money and watch the festival referred to here.
There were several festivals that I had heard about before but there were also many that I was new to. Such as The Day of the Dead in Mexico, Guy Fawkes Day in the UK, Monkey Buffet Festival in Thailand, Pongal in India, and the African Mask Dance.
This book is much better in the physical format when you read it with children. It's a sad that none of the festivals in Indonesia are included here :(
There were several festivals that I had heard about before but there were also many that I was new to. Such as The Day of the Dead in Mexico, Guy Fawkes Day in the UK, Monkey Buffet Festival in Thailand, Pongal in India, and the African Mask Dance.
This book is much better in the physical format when you read it with children. It's a sad that none of the festivals in Indonesia are included here :(
December 8, 2024
Ein knallbuntes, fröhliches Sachbuch, das Feste auf der ganzen Welt vorstellt.
Nach Jahreszeit geordnet widmet sich jede Doppelseite einem bestimmten Fest und erklärt knapp Geschichte und Ablauf. Holi, der Weltfrauentag, die Walpurgisnacht, der Ramadan, das Mondfest, Chanukka und die Pride-Parade, alle sind dabei. Kleine Infoboxen liefern darüberhinaus Details, auch Kritik (zum Beispiel in Bezug auf Thanksgiving) findet Platz. Einige Doppelseiten stellen kurz mehrere ähnliche Feste vor.
Die kindlichen, wimmeligen und farbenprächtigen Illustrationen von Christopher Corr passen hervorragend zum Thema.
Das Buch vermittelt einen schönen Einblick in die Vielzahl von Festen auf der Erde und macht Lust, sie alle mitzufeiern.
Nach Jahreszeit geordnet widmet sich jede Doppelseite einem bestimmten Fest und erklärt knapp Geschichte und Ablauf. Holi, der Weltfrauentag, die Walpurgisnacht, der Ramadan, das Mondfest, Chanukka und die Pride-Parade, alle sind dabei. Kleine Infoboxen liefern darüberhinaus Details, auch Kritik (zum Beispiel in Bezug auf Thanksgiving) findet Platz. Einige Doppelseiten stellen kurz mehrere ähnliche Feste vor.
Die kindlichen, wimmeligen und farbenprächtigen Illustrationen von Christopher Corr passen hervorragend zum Thema.
Das Buch vermittelt einen schönen Einblick in die Vielzahl von Festen auf der Erde und macht Lust, sie alle mitzufeiern.
December 30, 2022
I must own this book!
This book shares holidays and festivals celebrated around the world. It is divided into four seasons and portrays each festival in each season. I learned many new festivals and holidays that I would like our family to celebrate with others. The illustrations are bright and colorful and kept my son entertained.
We picked up his book to read about other holidays during December (Winter) and we fell in love with all the pages.
This book shares holidays and festivals celebrated around the world. It is divided into four seasons and portrays each festival in each season. I learned many new festivals and holidays that I would like our family to celebrate with others. The illustrations are bright and colorful and kept my son entertained.
We picked up his book to read about other holidays during December (Winter) and we fell in love with all the pages.
April 27, 2022
This book is beautiful! It’s packed with all kinds of celebrations, extending far beyond the standard list that most Western nations are already familiar with. A must for geography and cultural studies for kids.
May 8, 2023
A write-up on Mardi Gras, with zero mention of New Orleans, Louisiana?! A bit on Thanksgiving being celebrated in the USA and... many places around the world?! I don't know how this book was researched, but it wasn't done well. What a shame; this had the potential to be such a fun resource.
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