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A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals
Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world!
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Delve into a world of colour with Chris Corr's bright and engaging artwork and uncover a kaleidoscope of festivals celebrated all around the world.
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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.
Dance your way through the streets of Brazil at Carnival, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, or add a splash of colour to your day at the Holi festival of colours.
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.
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals by Claire Grace is your guide to the world’s festivities, promising to educate and entertain readers of all ages.
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A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals is praised for its vibrant illustrations depicting cultural festivities worldwide. Reviewers highlight its visual appeal and its effective portrayal of the joyous spirit in various celebrations. This book is noted as perfect for engaging children's interest during reading times.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711245426
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 January 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Edition: New Edition
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Christopher Corr
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 128
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 London where she spends her time writing, drinking coffee and dog spotting.
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