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Christmas Is Coming
Traditions from Around the World
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About The Book
Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day?
Come find out as Monika Utnik captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the world. Find out why celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more!
A truly international collection of legends and traditions are included in the volume such as: Glögg, Kutia, Lutefisk, Jansson's Temptation, Julskinka, Bûche de Noël, Hallaca, Kourabiedes, Christmas Pudding, Panettone, Christmas carols, talking animals, and The Nutcracker!
With the atmospheric illustrations by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, this is an ideal companion for the Christmas season.
About The Illustrator
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: NorthSouth Books (September 14, 2021)
- Length: 136 pages
- ISBN13: 9780735844438
- Grades: P and up
- Ages: 4 - 99
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- Children's Non-Fiction > People & Places > General
- Children's Non-Fiction > Holidays & Celebrations > Christmas
Raves and Reviews
"a beautiful combination of facts and bold, colorful images, and a great addition to library collections.”
– School Library Journal
Adding a fitting charm to the fascinating details are stylized illustrations with folk art colors and patterns from the represented countries and cultures. A merry offering, indeed
– Booklist
In thirty-nine sections consisting of a few pages each, plus a glossary, readers are provided with a wealth of information about religious and secular Christmas (and some New Year) traditions celebrated around the world. Some occur in just one country (the Christmas lottery in Spain), while others (the festival of Saint Nicholas’s Day) are more widespread, soUtnik-Strugala organizes the book by topic rather than by geography; a table of contents makes it easier to browse. The text, lengthy but conversational, is full of illuminating facts about decorations, foods, festivals, and more. Poklewska-Koziello’s highly colorful and detailed illustrations depict an ethnically diverse cast of people from the various cultures described.
– The Horn Book
....perfect for a spirited storytime!
– Atlanta Parent
An international collection of legends, histories, traditions, and celebrations from around the world is included in this beautifully illustrated and detailed book.
– OmniLibros
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