In this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, a little Chinese boy named Long-Long accompanies his grandfather into the city to sell cabbages in order to buy food and decorations for the New Year. Selling cabbages is harder than Long-Long expects, and he encounters many adventures before he finds a way to help his grandfather, and earn New Year's treats for his mother and littl…
Come to the Party - Celebrate Malay Muslim Festivals (Culture - Gateway for Kids) //Join Max and his Malay friend, Ahmad, as they celebrate Hari Raya Eidil Fitri and observe the sacrifices of Hari Raya Eidil Adha. Discover the layout of the mosque and the significance of the traditional greeting with a salam /// This is a great product sourced from BIML - Bible In My Language, the leader in for…
Explores national day (patriotism day) traditions from around the world, including independence days and patriotic holidays.
A beautifully illustrated, award-winning, and fascinating look at the Middle Ages by Aliki, the beloved creator of many popular books for children. The King is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare for his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up tents, and prepare the feast itself. Everyone is busy hunting and hawking, brewing and churning…
Come to the Party - Celebrate Indian Hindu Festivals (Culture - Gateway for Kids) // Join Max and his Indian friend, Rani, as they celebrate the Festival of Lights, Deepavali, and observe the rituals of Thaipusam. Have fun with the Indian musical instruments and the colourful rangoli. /// This is a great Christian product sourced from BIML - Bible In My Language, the leader in foreign language …
Explore bathing practices in different countries and cultures in this lively, colorful picture book. From a hammam in Turkey to a maqii on the Alaskan tundra, this book shares the bath-time battle that happens every night around the world. Yes, yes! say the grown-ups, No, no! say the children, and the chase is on! Bath time may take many forms, but it's a ritual we all share. Bradford's pic…
No matter what religious festivals a young reader may take part in, they're sure to love reading about all of the festivals that come to life in this new series. Each title looks at the preparations that go into each festival, what people wear, where it takes place, the food that is eaten, when it happens, who celebrates it, and why it's celebrated. A case study approach is taken, following a y…
Describes a year of special celebrations in Japan, with historical and cultural information, including recipes, crafts, and legends.
Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. A Year of Festivals introduces the main religious festivals as they occur through the year. The books include prayers, songs, quotations from religious writings, colourful photographs and fun activities to bring the festivals to life and help children join in the celebration…
The Festivals series introduces young readers to festivals from different religions and cultures. Using a case-study approach which follows a young child as he or she is involved in the festival, each title looks at when it takes place, who celebrates it and why it is celebrated.