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Let's Get Festive!: Celebrations Around the World

Let's Get Festive!: Celebrations Around the World - Hardcover

by Joanna Konczak
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Availability:In StockContributor:Joanna Konczak, Ewa Poklewska-Koziello (Illustrator), Kate Webster (Translator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2024-09-10Pages:184
Language:EnglishPublisher:Northsouth BooksISBN-13:9780735845701ISBN-10:735845700UPC:9780735845701Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Holidays & Celebrations, Diversity & Multicultural, Social ScienceBook Topic:General (see also Religious, Customs, Traditions, AnthropologySize:10.10 x 7.90 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.6513Product ID:SCB83SJZS3
"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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Northsouth BooksISBN-13:9780735845701ISBN-10:735845700UPC:9780735845701Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Holidays & Celebrations, Diversity & Multicultural, Social ScienceBook Topic:General (see also Religious, Customs, Traditions, AnthropologySize:10.10 x 7.90 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.6513Product ID:SCB83SJZS3
Joanna Konczak studied cross-cultural psychology. For over 10 years, she has been working as an editor for a Polish publisher. She also writes children's books and many other texts, including a blog about Indian cinema. Through her great hobby of traveling, Joanna has gotten to know many different cultures.

Ewa Poklewska-Koziello was born and raised in Gdansk, Poland. There she studied architecture. She enjoys painting. She has illustrated dozens of books and magazines for children.

Kate Webster is a professional translator and subtitler based in London, UK. Translating from Polish into English, she specializes in literature, the arts, and academia. A native English speaker, she has extensive linguistic training and seven years' professional experience in the academic research and education sector. In 2012, while living in Poland, she became a freelance linguist and has been perfecting her translation skills and specializations ever since.
Publisher: Northsouth Books

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Joanna Konczak, Ewa Poklewska-Koziello (Illustrator), Kate Webster (Translator)

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Joanna Konczak

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