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by Kate Baker (Author), Ya Ling Huang (Illustrator)
A follow-up to A Place Called Home, this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book explores and celebrates different people, places, cultures and traditions from across the world. Featuring eight festivals - at least one from each of the inhabited continents - this title provides a glimpse into diverse traditions, customs and beliefs. By lifting the flaps and reading the gentle, educational text, readers can find out about New Year in China, Christmas in Germany, Carnival in Rio, the Day of the Dead in Mexico and much more.
Celebrations include:
- The Garma Festival, Arnhem Land region, Australia
- Chinese New Year, Beijing, China
- Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Ramadan in Morocco, Africa
- Day of the Dead, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Diwali, Mumbai or Jaipur, India
- Tu Bi'Shivat Festival, New York, USA
- Christmas in Frankfurt, Germany
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Author Biography
Kate Baker is a writer and editor of children's books for all ages on subjects ranging from history and travel, to natural history and mythology. Her books include previous Lonely Planet Kid's titles: A Place Called Home, Love Around the World and Wild in the City.
