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Let's Get Festive!

Celebrations Around the World

Illustrated by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello / Translated by Kate Webster
Published by NorthSouth Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

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.

About The Author

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.

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.

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