Let’s Get Festive!

Celebrations Around the World

by Joanna Konczak

The cover of this book invites the reader in. Here, kids can learn how others around the world enjoy special days. They can also read about their own family’s celebrations.

This title organizes holidays by type. There are entries for the New Year, Nature, Religious Holidays, Carnivals, days Noting the Dead, and others that mark the Memory of People and Important Events. There are also entries on Special Occasions.

Just some of the holidays covered include Rosh Hashanah, the New Yam Festival, Saint Jordan’s Day, Busojaras, Halloween, Saint Lucy’s Day and the Dragon Boat Festival. For each selection, there are colorful illustrations and information on the holiday.

The author notes that holidays bring people and communities together. This spirit comes through in this book.

This title belongs in home and school libraries. I recommend it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Four stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟