Joy to the World!
Christmas Around the Globe
Will be published approx. on 17. October 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-64686-298-6 (ISBN)
Description
Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday.
Features Christmas traditions from:
Ethiopia
Colombia
Australia
Italy
Serbia
Mexico
India
Iceland
Egypt
Argentina
Philippines
Lebanon
Canada
Features Christmas traditions from:
Ethiopia
Colombia
Australia
Italy
Serbia
Mexico
India
Iceland
Egypt
Argentina
Philippines
Lebanon
Canada
Reviews / Votes
"Rhyming couplets-two per page-highlight moments of sharing and togetherness . . . Naif-style mixed media art by Fatus warmly portrays beaming, beatific individuals of various abilities, ages, and skin tones gathering in groups" - Publishers Weekly "DePalma and Fatus joyfully highlight some rituals, customs, and foods that Christians around the world enjoy at Christmastime . . . The extensive back matter offers additional fascinating details perfect to share at holiday festivities. For example, did you know the holiday season lasts almost five months in the Philippines? One plane ticket, please!" - The Horn Book Magazine "A sweet journey around the globe to 13 countries and cultures that features how families celebrate Christmas. The ultra-colorful illustrations fill each page, complete with borders that represent traditional fabrics, tile work, or flora from each country. Readers are pulled into the homes of families celebrating their unique holiday traditions" - The School Library JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 10 years
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 255 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
202 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64686-298-6 (9781646862986)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Kate DePalma was born and raised outside Nashville, TN, USA. As Senior Editor at Barefoot Books, she has helped develop dozens of picture books, as well as authoring her own, including those published under her pseudonym, Sunny Scribens. She holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Texas and is also a published poet and scholar. Kate lives with her husband and daughter in Pennsylvania, USA. Sophie Fatus is a full-time artist who is known for her exuberant illustrations. She was born in Paris into a family of artists and now lives in Florence with her partner and two cats.