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32 pp.
| National |
October, 2006 |
TradeISBN 0-7922-5926-2$15.95
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LibraryISBN 0-7922-5927-0$23.90
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K-3Holidays around the World series.
These books use short, simple sentences and large, colorful, well-captioned photographs to explain each holiday's customs and traditions. Written with a global perspective in mind, the text's use of the "we" voice (rather than "they") makes the information seem more authentic and respectful. Recipes are provided; Diwali includes a game. Both books feature an essay written by a religion professor. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Diwali and Celebrate Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr.