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DePalma, Kate,

Joy to the world! : Christmas around the globe / written by Kate DePalma ; illustrated by Sophie Fatus. - Concord, MA : Barefoot Books, 2021. - 40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm

What is Christmas? -- The Day of Little Candles in Columbia -- Making kuswar in India -- Simbang Gabi in the Philippines -- Christmas trees in Canada - Las Posadas in Mexico -- Breaking fast in Egypt -- Genna in Ethiopia -- Beach picnic in Australia -- Befana in Italy -- Christmas straw in Serbia -- Noche Buena in Argentina -- Christmas Book Flood in Iceland -- Nativity scene in Lebanon.

"Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday.

ISBN: 9781646862979 164686297X 9781646862986 1646862988

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC1B4590 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020265452 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christmas--Juvenile literature.
Holidays--Juvenile literature.
Manners and customs--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Picture books for children.
Informational works.

LC Class. No.: GT4985.5 / .D46 2021

Dewey Class. No.: 394.2663