Overview

Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Dance your way through the streets of Brazil at Carnival, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina or add a splash of colour to your day at the Holi festival of colours. With fact filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture.

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'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * 'Instantly eye-catching and appealing [...] the book is a real celebration of the joy shared by those who come together for a whole host of reasons.' -- ReadingZone The ideal book for children to dip in and out of during reading times. * Armadillo Magazine *

'Instantly eye-catching and appealing [...] the book is a real celebration of the joy shared by those who come together for a whole host of reasons.' -- ReadingZone 'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * 'Instantly eye-catching and appealing [...] the book is a real celebration of the joy shared by those who come together for a whole host of reasons.' -- ReadingZone

'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

"'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * ‘Instantly eye-catching and appealing […] the book is a real celebration of the joy shared by those who come together for a whole host of reasons.’ -- ReadingZone ""The ideal book for children to dip in and out of during reading times.” * Armadillo Magazine *"

Author Information

Christopher Corr is an established author/illustrator whose many books have won him international acclaim. He studied at the Royal College of Art, and now lives and works in London as an artist and tutor at Goldsmiths University. Irish-born Claire Grace studied English and Philosophy before becoming a commissioning editor of children's books. She is the author of many books for children and has worked on a collection of award-winning titles. She now lives in London where she spends her time writing, drinking coffee and dog spotting.

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