Did you know that when you go trick-or-treating on Halloween you are taking part in an ancient Celtic festival? This intriguing collection of tales takes us back to the origins of many festivals which are celebrated throughout the world and traces some of the stories that are connected to them. Each of the tales in this anthology has an introduction which explains its origins and its significance for the people who celebrate it.

Ages 8-12

$12.99 (softcover)

Birthdays Around the World, Mary D. Lankford

Feliz cumpleaños!
Maligayang kaarawan!
Födelsedag!
Happy birthday!

Whether you're in Mexico, the Philippines, Sweden, or the United States, a birthday is reason to celebrate.

But the ways this day is celebrated are as diverse as the languages above. Here is a collection of birthday customs from seven countries, carefully researched and vibrantly illustrated.

You will find information on the history of birthday celebrations, superstitions, and even ideas for planning an Around the World birthday party.

Ages 4-8

$15.99 (hardcover)

Everyone loves a special occasion -- be it New Year in Hong Kong, Diwali in India, or Carnival in Rio. For Man Po, Sonu, and Janaina, the locations may be different, but the preparations, the excitement, and the atmosphere of their favorite festivals are the same. This book captures the color and vibrancy of international children's festivals. For 12 months the Kindersleys travelled around the world, meeting children and talking to them about the celebrations and festivals they enjoy. The children's stories are recorded in this beautiful book, which is published in association with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Original photography and the children's own words bring to life many of the world's major religious and local celebrations from countries as far apart as Japan and Mexico, India, and Sweden. From the dazzling costumes of the Rio Carnival to the role of the elephants in Sri Lanka's Esal Perahera, children everywhere will love learning about the festivals and the wonderful ways that these events are celebrated around the world..

Ages 6-11

$17.99 (hardcover)

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Everyone loves a reason to have a good time, and although cultures around the world have their own unique feasts and festivals, we all share many of the same reasons to celebrate. Now you can learn about the many ways people from around the globe celebrate their special days, and join in the fun!

Celebrate Chinese New Year while making chiao-tzu dumplings, then pop over to Saudi Arabia and taste delicious date-nut cookies called ma’amoul while celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Make an elaborate Venetian mask to wear at a masquerade ball in Venice during carnevale, then pound out a festive rhythm on the Igbo drum you’ve made and celebrate the Iriji festival in Nigeria. Eat, drink, and make merry with the many diverse and exciting crafts, recipes, and activities in this book. No matter what language you say it in, celebrations are fun!

Ages 9-12

$12.95 (softcover)

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