Joy to the Whole World!: A Round the World Christmas Lift-The-Flap Book
Joy to the Whole World!: A Round the World Christmas Lift-The-Flap Book
Joy to the Whole World!: A Round the World Christmas Lift-The-Flap Book
Description
Description
Discover the unique ways children across the world celebrate Christmas in this captivating festive guide with 144 flaps to open.
This fact-packed, around-the-world adventure is designed to be revisited year after year in the lead-up to Christmas, reminding readers all about the value of other cultures, and the importance of accepting differences. Each striking two-page spread covers the traditional Christmas foods, decorations, and symbols of 10 different countries, complete with warm and merry illustrations to get readers ready for this wonderful celebration of love, harmony, and goodwill to all. On this fascinating, festive journey across continents:- Visit a Christmas market in Germany
- In Italy, have a feast of seven fishes on Christmas Eve
- Hang out stockings on Christmas Eve in the UK
- Go to a special Christmas Ganna procession in Ethiopia
- In France, put your shoes by the fire and open your presents on Christmas Eve
- Go to a St Lucia's day procession and have a smorgasbord on Julafton in Norway
- Be dazzled by the Nochebuena light displays in the Philippines
- In India, go to midnight mass, and prepare a special Christmas Biryani with spices and nuts
- ...and have a BBQ in the sunshine in Australia!
Whether it's discovering the magic of Yule in Scandinavia, the colorful Pinatas of Mexico, or the time-honored rituals of Ethiopia, this Christmas journey is a heartwarming reminder of the universal joy and togetherness that Christmas embodies around the globe. Get ready to lift the flaps and be transported into a world of festive wonder, spreading the holiday spirit far and wide.
About the Author
About the Author
Lucy Brownridge is an award-winning children's book author and editor from London, UK. She studied History of Art at the University of Bristol and holds an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art. Lucy writes thoughtful, engaging books that spark curiosity about the world and celebrate connection, cooperation, and care for others. Her titles include Little Tree and the Wood Wide Web, winner of the 2024 Giverny Award, What Are You Doing Today, Mother Nature?, The Fantastical Safari, and the Cat Family series, which has been translated into 19 languages.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Children will love the beautiful artwork and hidden images in this heartfelt holiday book."
--School Library Journal"...a wonderfully engaging and educational holiday book that invites young readers to explore Christmas traditions from around the entirety of the globe."
--Children's Literature
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Publishing Information
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