What do you say when: you bump into a crocodile on a crowded city street?a nice gentleman introduces you to a baby elephant?the Queen feeds you so much spaghetti that you don't fit in your chair anymore?This is the funniest book of manners you'll ever read!
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…
Introduces children to religious festivals explaining why, when and where these take place and who celebrates them.
World of Festivals retells the stories and legends which are central to the origins of each festival as well as the historical, cultural and religious importance. This title explores the festival of Holi, describing the different harvests, rites and rituals.
The story of Hanukkah complete with candle blessings, rules for playing dreidel and other games, recipes, songs, and thoughts on miracles, giving, and more.
Ten-year-old Ryan Leong and his family are busy getting ready to host a huge New Year's Day dinner for their extended family in San Francisco's Chinatown. In eye-catching photographs and spirited prose, this book offers a look into the celebration of cherished traditions with added contemporary touches.
"Let's go on holiday! There's a beach, a dinosaur museum and a fun fair to visit."
From crazy clowns and puppet shows to decorating the invitations and blowing out the candles on the cake, this work aims to motivate young children to start to learn to read.
Written from a child's perspective, an addition to a popular series answers questions about this historic harvest festival, life in the new settlement of Plymouth, and the Pilgrims' friendship with Squanto, Samoset, and the other native people. Original.