Let's Get Festive! - by Joanna Konczak (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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 ... 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"--

Book Synopsis

"A jam-packed compendium of holiday information." -Kirkus Reviews

"A joyous visual treat." -Booklist

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.

Review Quotes

"This lavishly illustrated compendium is a perfect way to showcase an international array of over 30 annual celebrations, festivals, national observances, and holidays."-- "Booklist"

"The information is readable and interesting, informing in language easily accessed by children, while also including necessary vocabulary. Bright colorful illustrations pair with the pictures well, giving deeper understanding of the different festivals [. . .] perfect for elementary students and is a great addition to classrooms and libraries."-- "Children's Literature"

"A jam-packed compendium of holiday information."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"This book successfully makes connections to widely known holidays around the world and ­introduces events of great significance to enlighten readers on the origins of local ­festivities and observances."-- "School Library Journal"

"Each chapter includes bright, beautiful illustrations that further vivify traditions like the dragon dance and the blowing of the shofar, complementing the text by showing the joy involved in these diverse celebrations. Even less exuberant holidays, like All Saint's Day and Passover, are illustrated with scenes in which families spend time together and engage in their traditions."-- "Foreword Reviews"

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.

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.

Kate Webster is a professional translator and subtitler based in London, UK. Translating from Polish into English, she specializes in literature, the arts, and academia. A native English speaker, she has extensive linguistic training and seven years' professional experience in the academic research and education sector. In 2012, while living in Poland, she became a freelance linguist and has been perfecting her translation skills and specializations ever since.