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Holidays around the World
17 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
With warm photographs and simple, informative texts, these books detail the history, traditions, and family rituals that take place during Thanksgiving and Kwanzaa. The use of "we" throughout feels welcoming and inclusive. Appended to each are activities, recipes, a map, and a one-page essay by a university professor (of African American studies in Kwanzaa; of history in Thanksgiving). Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays Around the World titles: Celebrate Thanksgiving and Celebrate Kwanzaa.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
With warm photographs and simple, informative texts, these books detail the history, traditions, and family rituals that take place during Thanksgiving and Kwanzaa. The use of "we" throughout feels welcoming and inclusive. Appended to each are activities, recipes, a map, and a one-page essay by a university professor (of African American studies in Kwanzaa; of history in Thanksgiving). Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays Around the World titles: Celebrate Thanksgiving and Celebrate Kwanzaa.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
This reissued book effectively summarizes the history and religious traditions associated with the Christian holiday. The dynamic layout includes large, colorful, well-captioned photographs showing people around the world observing Easter. The text is easy to read, and Heiligman uses the inclusive "we" throughout. Additional facts, a recipe, a map, and a one-page essay from a reverend are included. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
This book effectively summarizes the history and religious traditions associated with the "Festival of Lights." The dynamic layout includes large, colorful, well-captioned photographs showing people around the world observing Hanukkah. In the easy-to-read text, Heiligman uses the inclusive "we" throughout. Additional facts, a recipe for "Deborah's Potato Latkes," a map, and a one-page essay from a rabbi are included. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
With warm photographs and simple, informative text, Otto details the history, traditions, and family rituals that take place during the celebration of Kwanzaa. The use of "we" throughout feels welcoming and inclusive. Appended are instructions for making a rainstick, a recipe for sweet potato pie, a map, and a one-page essay by a professor of African American studies. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
This series effectively draws cross-cultural connections through the exploration of holiday traditions. The texts describe Cinco de Mayo traditions in the U.S. and Mexico and Valentine's Day celebrations around the world; the inclusive "we" is used throughout. Vibrant photographs and engaging layout will capture readers' interest. Additional facts, recipes, and a one-page essay about the holiday are appended in each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Celebrate Valentine's Day.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
This series effectively draws cross-cultural connections through the exploration of holiday traditions. The texts describe Cinco de Mayo traditions in the U.S. and Mexico and Valentine's Day celebrations around the world; the inclusive "we" is used throughout. Vibrant photographs and engaging layout will capture readers' interest. Additional facts, recipes, and a one-page essay about the holiday are appended in each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Celebrate Valentine's Day.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays Around the World series.
With colorful photographs and simple, informative text, Otto details the traditions and rituals of Chinese New Year, including travel, family, gifts, plentiful food, and decorations. The use of "we" throughout feels welcoming and inclusive. Appended are instructions for making a Chinese lantern, a recipe for fortune cookies, and information on the Chinese calendar. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
Heiligman's writing evokes respect for religious traditions while making them accessible to children. Her use of the inclusive "we" will encourage readers to embrace their own traditions or imagine themselves in less familiar ones. Festive photographs from around the world reinforce the unifying effect of the holidays. Additional facts, a recipe, a map, and a one-page essay about the holidays are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Christmas and Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
Heiligman's writing evokes respect for religious traditions while making them accessible to children. Her use of the inclusive "we" will encourage readers to embrace their own traditions or imagine themselves in less familiar ones. Festive photographs from around the world reinforce the unifying effect of the holidays. Additional facts, a recipe, a map, and a one-page essay about the holidays are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Christmas and Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
These books effectively summarize the history and religious traditions associated with each holiday. The dynamic layout includes large, colorful, well-captioned photographs showing people around the world observing the holiday. The text is easy to read, and Heiligman uses the inclusive "we" throughout. Additional facts, a recipe, a map, and a one-page professional essay are included in each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Easter and Celebrate Passover.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
These books effectively summarize the history and religious traditions associated with each holiday. The dynamic layout includes large, colorful, well-captioned photographs showing people around the world observing the holiday. The text is easy to read, and Heiligman uses the inclusive "we" throughout. Additional facts, a recipe, a map, and a one-page professional essay are included in each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Easter and Celebrate Passover.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
Heiligman captures the festiveness of Independence Day, also reminding readers of its origin and relevance. She uses the inclusive "we," and her writing is clear and easy to read (though she skims over displacement of Native Americans). Plentiful photographs depict varied community celebrations. Additional facts, a recipe, a map, and a one-page essay by a history professor are included. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
Heiligman traces Halloween traditions from early Celtic origins through modern-day celebrations. Readers will be drawn to the dynamic design, clear presentation, and variety of places and cultures represented. Additional facts (including interesting information about Mexico's Dia de los Muertos), a recipe, a map, and a one-page essay written by a folklore professor are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
(3)
K-3
Holidays 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.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(3)
K-3
Holidays 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.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
This book uses short, simple sentences to explain the holiday's origins and the ways it's celebrated today. The large, colorful, well-captioned photographs depict families of varying ethnicities, volunteers at a soup kitchen, and soldiers stationed in Iraq. A Native American Thanksgiving prayer and a history professor's essay are included. Also appended is a recipe. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
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