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Spooky Celebrations Around the World - by Matt Ralphs (Hardcover)

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  • Welcome to the spookiest, and most fun, book of celebrations from around the world!You'll have heard of Halloween, and maybe Día de Muertos, or Obon too, but did you know there are spooky festivals all over the world?Across every continent there are festivals that celebrate and honor spirits.
  • 5-8 Years
  • 12.6" x 10.27" Hardcover
  • 48 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Holidays & Celebrations

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About the Book



"You'll have heard of Halloween, and maybe Di a de Muertos, or Obon too, but did you know there are spooky festivals all over the world? Across every continent there are festivals that celebrate and honor spirits. Children will delight in discovering the stories behind these 21 amazing celebrations."--



Book Synopsis



Welcome to the spookiest, and most fun, book of celebrations from around the world!

You'll have heard of Halloween, and maybe Día de Muertos, or Obon too, but did you know there are spooky festivals all over the world?

Across every continent there are festivals that celebrate and honor spirits. Children will delight in discovering the stories behind these 21 amazing celebrations.

With text that captures the joy in many of these festivals and the respectful nature of others, and stunning artwork with fun details to spot, children will learn all about the interesting ways these festivals are celebrated today.

This is a brilliant book for 5-8-year-olds that doesn't just celebrate Halloween but can be enjoyed year-round. The text builds on children's knowledge of recognizable festivals and introduces them to others they may not have heard of. With playful text that celebrates cultural traditions, this book encourages children to be curious about and respectful of the world around them.

Festivals featured: Awuru Odo (Nigeria); Basler Fasnacht - (Basel, Switzerland); Chuseok (South Korea;) Correfoc (Barcelona, Catalonia); Día de Muertos (Mexico); Fastelavn (Scandinavia, Iceland, Estonia and the Faroe Isles); Fèt Gede (Haiti); Fête des Masques (Mali); Gai Jatra (Nepal); Halloween (North America and Europe); Khamis al-Amwat (the Levant); La Festa di Ognissanti (Italy); Mari Lwyd (Wales); Matariki (Aotearoa New Zealand); Ouidah Vodun Festival (Ouidah, Benin); Pchum Ben (Cambodia); Pitru Paksha (South Asia); Samhain (Northern Europe); Setsubun (Japan); Walpurgis Night (Northern Europe); Zhongyuan (China).

Ages 5-8



Review Quotes




'Anyone curious about the world will enjoy this book.' - TIME for Kids

'A great read for kids who love Halloween or spooky things in general.' - Book Riot

'A high-interest title ... Explores a fair number of holidays that aren't always spotlighted in children's literature.' - Kirkus

'Bright and inviting while still being spookily appropriate.' - Motherhood Moment

'Sure to leave an impression ... Does a lovely job at presenting how interesting and different cultures can be.' - Bookworm for Kids




About the Author



British author Matt Ralphs writes children's nonfiction and middle-grade fiction, often with a focus on history, myths, and folklore. His previous works include Season of the Witch, Norse Myths, and Secrets of the Dead.

Ukranian-born, Vancouver-based Illustrator Veronika Kotyk is driven by her passion for creating captivating visual narratives. She has previously won the StartAward in 2017 and a gold medal at Mom's Choice for her work.

Dimensions (Overall): 12.6 Inches (H) x 10.27 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.44 Pounds
Suggested Age: 5-8 Years
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 48
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Theme: Halloween
Format: Hardcover
Author: Matt Ralphs
Language: English
Street Date: August 20, 2024
TCIN: 92496327
UPC: 9781838669102
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-4365
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.47 inches length x 10.27 inches width x 12.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.44 pounds
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