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.
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.
The Story of Divaali is a beautiful rendition of The Ramayana, an age-old Hindu tale which has been passed down over centuries. The story tells of the young prince Rama who, with the love of his wife, Princess Sita, the loyalty of his younger brother Lakshmana and the bravery of the Monkey God Hanuman, overcomes the forces of darkness. Out of his triumph, Divaali, the Indian festival of lights,…
The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving lasted three whole days. Ann McGovern's simple text introduces children to the struggles of the Pilgrims during their first year at Plymouth Colony and the events leading to the historic occasion we celebrate today - THANKSGIVING.
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…
Join Max and his Chinese friend, Ping, as they celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Dragon-Boat or Dumpling Festival and more. Find out the significance of various Chinese customs and practices. Discover the rich and colorful wealth of Chinese festivals through a child's wide-open eyes. Have fun making Chinese red packets and lanterns! 32 coloured pages.
Mythology is both rich and colorful. From the beginning of time, people have loved to recount stories about gods and heroes, good versus evil, fantastic creatures, and witches and demons. Some of the "hidden messages" within these tales may have helped people make sense of their lives. Myths and Legends explains the origin of mythology and its cultural importance. These mysterious tales have st…