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How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World

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How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World by Pavla Hanackova and Karolina Medkova is a delightful children's book that explores diverse Christmas traditions across the globe. It introduces young readers to various customs and festivities, illustrating how kids from different cultures celebrate the holiday season. The book is vibrant with illustrations and provides a fun, educational journey for children to learn about global Christmas practices.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about how Christmas traditions vary across different cultures. It's perfect for young readers interested in exploring the diverse ways children around the world celebrate this festive season, from unique customs to delightful stories.

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Age range 6 to 9

Who brings Christmas presents in Italy? Where can we sunbathe on the beach on Christmas Day? Why do Russians celebrate Christmas in January?

Everyone loves Christmas! But have you ever considered that Christmas might be celebrated elsewhere in the world in another way? What is the typical Christmas dish in Japan? Would you like to spend Christmas Day in Ethiopia? Which goodies are always present on festive tables in Greece?

On our journey together in How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World, you'll learn lots of interesting things about the year's most beautiful holiday.

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The book offers young readers a captivating insight into how children celebrate Christmas across 14 countries, with lively illustrations enhancing its educational value. It's praised for being both charming and enlightening for audiences beyond children, making it a delightful family read. Additionally, it's noted for its ability to promote cultural awareness and respect for diverse customs through concise, vibrant storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000061313

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 2021

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maria Neradova

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Pavla Hanackova(19902021) was a Czech author who studied English and Chinese at Palacky University, Olomouc, and later worked as a children's book editor for Albatros. In addition to her love of travel, she had a deep passion for food and all things food-related. She hailed from a picturesque Moravian village surrounded by vineyards.

Maria Neradovais an illustrator, author, and graphic designer based in Bratislava, Slovakia. She grew up in a small town in a very non-artistic family and after years of drawing and doodling as a child, she decided to pursue a creative career. She studied graphic design in Zlin, Czech Republic as well as illustration and printmaking in Bratislava, Slovakia. During her studies, she spent some time in the U.S. and France. After finishing school in 2012, Maria started working as a freelance illustrator. She likes to vary in between her two main illustration styles, as it keeps her focused and loving her job.

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