A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals bookcover

A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals

Over 90 Fun and Fabulous Festivals from Around the World!

Claire Grace 

(Author)

Christopher Corr 

(Illustrator)
4.9/5.0
21,000+ Reviews
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Description

With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture.

Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

Product Details

PublisherFrances Lincoln Ltd
Publish DateJanuary 05, 2021
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780711245433
Dimensions10.9 X 9.6 X 0.7 inches | 1.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids

About the Author

Christopher Corr is an established author/illustrator whose many books have won him international acclaim. He studied at the Royal College of Art, and now lives and works in London as an artist and tutor at Goldsmiths University.

Irish-born Claire Grace studied English and Philosophy before becoming a commissioning editor of children's books. She is the author of many books for children and has worked on a collection of award-winning titles. She now lives in Scotland where she spends her time writing, drinking coffee, and dog spotting.

Reviews

"The ideal book for children to dip in and out of during reading times."--Armadillo Magazine
'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.'--Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
'Instantly eye-catching and appealing [...] the book is a real celebration of the joy shared by those who come together for a whole host of reasons.'--ReadingZone

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