Celebrations & Festivals – serie

A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Lunar New Year for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.Lunar New Year captures the magic of the celebration by exploring how Ling and her family enjoy the biggest Chinese festival of the year. The new year festival lasts for 15 days full of preparation, celebration and symbolism. Join Ling, her sister Mei and granny Po Po as they clean the house from top to bottom, pick fresh flowers from the garden, visit friends and family, and carry red lanterns through their neighbourhood. Ling invites the reader into her home and family, allowing the reader to experience this special celebration first-hand through an authentic narrative non-fiction story.A fun 16-page 'factivity' section follows the story and delves into more detail about how the festival is celebrated in China and beyond. Enriching activities are also included, such as guess the riddle, make your own red envelope and a recipe to make delicious Lunar New Year 'pot sticker' dumplings. Learn all about the magic of Lunar New Year, by exploring: The preparations in the lead-up to the festival The Reunion dinner on New Year's Eve New Year's day fireworks Dragon dancing and the New Year Monster The lantern festival ... and more! ​In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world. The heart-warming story is followed by a fun 'factivity' section packed with information on the festival in more detail along with activities, recipes and craft projects to enjoy.

Join Raya and her mama and aba as they enjoy iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, do good deeds around their community and visit the mosque.Raya is celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with her family and inviting you along to learn more! It’s a time full of fun activities and celebrations, and a great opportunity to get closer to Allah.Learn about this special time as Raya makes Ramadan mubarak cards for her friends and has her hands decorated with henna!And when the month of Ramadan is over, Raya, her mama and aba, aunts, uncles and cousins have a magical Eid celebration, playing games, opening presents and eating delicious food.This bright and engaging picture book is the perfect way to introduce little ones to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Author Sara Khan brings the celebrations to life, drawing on her own experiences with her daughter, also named Raya! This book also offers fun activities that parents and children can do together in the lead-up to the celebration, such as making a pop-up card and cookies. A fun fact file and colourful quiz follow the story, giving kids the opportunity to learn more about Allah, worship and the lunar calendar.Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious festivals around the world.

Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all around the world.Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and nana, and visit all their friends and family with gifts and delicious treats.Along the way, you’ll learn how Diwali is a fun five-day celebration, all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.This bright, engaging and heart-warming book covers:   The preparations on Dhanteras The cooking and baking on Kali Chaudas The delicious feast and fireworks on Diwali The special breakfast and gifts on Nutan Varsh The celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters on Bhai Beej …and the joy and excitement of this spectacular festival are brought to life with:   A salt dough diva recipe Instructions to make a rangoli pattern A colourful fact-file A fun quiz to complete together In this immersive exploration of Diwali, kids join a family as they celebrate this vibrant festival. A simple way to introduce little ones to this important occasion, guided by young children who are celebrating.Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Discover the joy and meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and cousins are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make latkes, light the Menorah, recite the Hanukkah blessings, play the dreidel game and share presents.Along the way, you’ll learn how Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration marked by the daily lighting of a new candle on the Menorah. It brings the Jewish community together by commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks.This bright and engaging picture book covers: The Miracle of HanukkahThe delicious food eaten, such as latkes, noodle kugel, Shabbat and sufganiyotThe fun to be had playing the dreidel gameHow the Menorah is lit every night using the ShamashThe community celebrations at the Synagogueand more!…and this glowing gift book is further brought to life with: Instructions to make an edible MenorahA guide to make a Hanukkah tzedakah boxA recipe for delicious latkes and apple sauceIn this immersive exploration of Hanukkah, young readers join a practising family as they commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this important Jewish occasion.Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Discover the true meaning of Christmas and learn how children all around the world celebrate the festive period.Charlie and his sisters Emily and Lou are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they light their advent wreath, play with their nativity set, make Christmas cookies and treats, attend a Christmas Eve service, and open presents and stockings on Christmas morning.Along the way, you’ll learn all about this bright and merry celebration, including: The significance of adventThe importance of the Christmas storyThe fun to be had decorating the Christmas treeThe delicious food eaten and gifts exchanged on Christmas Day and more!… the joy and excitement of this Christian observance are brought to even more life with:  Instructions to make your own Christmas tree ornamentsA recipe to make delicious pretzel sticksA guide to build your own nativity sceneIn this immersive exploration of Christmas, kids join a practising family as they celebrate the true meaning of advent. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period.In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Discover the meaning of Easter and learn how children all around the world celebrate this Christian festival.Sam and his siblings are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they prepare in the lead-up to the festival, bake Easter treats, dye eggs, attend Church, spot Spring flowers and new life, hunt for eggs and enjoy a wonderful Easter Sunday of food and fun with all the family. Along the way, you’ll learn all about this Spring-time festival, including: The significance of Shrove Tuesday and the period of lent The importance of the Easter story and Jesus's sacrifice The fun to be had baking Easter treats and dying eggsThe delicious food eaten and fun to be had on Easter day, from egg hunts to Easter lunch. . . the joy and excitement of this Christian festival are brought to even more life with: Instructions to make your own Easter basketA recipe to make delicious hot cross buns A fun quiz to try out all your knowledge In this immersive exploration of Easter, kids join a practising family as they celebrate. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period.In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Discover the joy and meaning of Pride, a very special celebration for LGBTQIA+ people and allies all around the world.It's Pride Month and Brian is preparing for his local Pride parade with his family and friends. Luckily for you, they're inviting you along to learn more!Embark on an inspiring month of learning and loving with Celebrations & Festivals: Pride, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book designed for children. This engaging and informative book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the history and significance of Pride, told with a gentle, age-appropriate voice.Join Brian and his friends at school, where their teacher Ms Macleod tells them how Pride Month started with the Stonewall Uprising and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The children do lots of fun activities together with their parents; Charlie and David go to a Pride trail at the museum, Nicola makes bracelets at a Pride crafting day, and they all enjoy drag story hour at the local library. Whilst helping to make a Pride float for an LGBTQ+ charity, it dawns on Brian that everyone seems to know what they're going to wear for the Pride parade, except for him! What is he going to wear? Can his dads help him?Follow young relatable characters and their parents as they get ready for a Pride parade, spreading joy and support throughout the communityDiscover heroes and milestones that have shaped LGBTQ+ historyCreate your own pride flags and learn the meaning behind the designs!Bake some yummy rainbow cookies for your own Pride eventWith 16 pages of extra non-fiction content, including quizzes and activities that bring the learning experience to life, encouraging young minds to engage, create, and understand the importance of pride and acceptancePerfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book is a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the power of love and community.Discover more with other titles in this delightful Celebrations & Festivalsseries!

Discover the meaning of Dia de Muertos and learn how children all around the world celebrate this festival.Pancho and his family are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they prepare in the lead-up to the festival, setting up the ofrendas, finding photographs of beloved family members, decorating with flowers, cutting out skull patterns, cooking tamales and enjoying a wonderful day with all the family. Along the way, you’ll learn all about the significance and history of the festival, brought to even more life with:Instructions to make your own papel picadoA recipe to make delicious pan de muerto A fun quiz to try out all your knowledge In this immersive exploration of Dia de Muertos, kids join a family as they celebrate. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period.In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Celebrate Freedom Day with a vibrant, joy-filled journey through the history and traditions of Juneteenth!  Discover the meaning behind this important celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Follow Jeremiah and his family as they prepare to honour Juneteenth and show how they celebrate Black culture and history all year round.  From community projects and visits to historic landmarks to learning about Black history and achievements, this beautifully illustrated book radiates Black joy and champions community spirit.  When June 19 arrives, join the family as they: Pray and thank their ancestorsFly special flags and enjoy traditional Juneteenth recipes Attend the big town parade, then head home for a lively party with music and dancingFeast on Southern soul food, BBQ and Jeremiah’s famous red velvet cupcakes End the day with fireworks and heartfelt wishes for a happy Freedom Day   Along the way, you will: Meet relatable characters and learn about important people and events that shaped Black history Write their own freedom song and create a freedom flag Bake delicious tea cakes for their Juneteenth celebration The book also includes 16 pages of extra content – history, crafts, recipes, activities and a quiz – to bring learning to life and deepen understanding of Juneteenth.  Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, this engaging picture book is perfect for families and classrooms. With its gentle, age-appropriate voice and stunning illustrations, it offers a joyful, informative introduction to one of America’s most important holidays.  Discover other titles in this series: Christmas, Dia de Muertos, Diwali, Easter, Halloween, Hannukah, Holi, Luna

Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It’s Celebrated Across the GlobeIt's autumn and Luna is preparing for a spook-tacular Halloween with her family and friends. Join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated!Get into the Halloween spirit with Celebrations & Festivals: Halloween, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book designed for children. This engaging and informative book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the history and significance of Halloween and other related festivals that share the same themes, all told with a gentle, age-appropriate voice.Meet Luna, her little brother Oliver, their parents, their dog Rafferty and their little black cat, Midnight! Together, they get ready for a happy Halloween by visiting a pumpkin patch, navigating a corn maze and making spooky props to decorate their house with. Luna has plenty of fun with her friends, too; carving jack-o-lanterns, baking sweet treats, having a Halloween party with festive games, making costumes, going 'trunk-or-treating' and finally, going 'trick-or-treating' on Halloween night!Halloween doesn't have to be too scary – this book can help those who are afraid to understand and demystify the traditions and symbols associated with it so they can join in the fun, too!Follow young relatable characters and their parents as they celebrate the spooky season, spreading joy and fun throughout the communityDiscover the origins of Halloween and how it has evolved into the celebrations we have todayCreate your own decorations and party pieces, including a pumpkin piñata and spooky cobweb decorationsFollow the recipe to make some tasty banana ghost popsWith 16 pages of extra non-fiction content, including quizzes and activities that bring the learning experience to life, encouraging young minds to engage, create, and understand the cultural significance of Halloween and related festivals around the worldPerfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book celebrates diversity, inclusion and all the fun of Halloween.Discover more with other titles in the brilliant Celebrations & Festivalsseries!