"Celebrations unite us all. From Diwali, to Chinese New Year, venture on a rich journey of celebration all over the world. Children will discover fascinating traditions and customs they might not be familiar with"--

"Discover a world of celebrations! This entertaining book introduces kids to 14 holidays, from Brazilian carnival, Chinese New Year, Bastille Day, and the Cherry Blossom Festival to Purim, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Day of the Dead, and Halloween. As in the popular What's On Your Plate?, each spread showcases a different holiday, offering background, cultural context, vocabulary words, photographs, and instructions for festive projects."--Publisher's description....

Tết. (short for Tết Nguyên Đán) is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. It is a time of celebration and it involves much preparation. This festive story is a great introduction to the most important Vietnamese cultural holiday. Families come together to help sweet out the old year, hang dazzling decorations, and prepare lavish meals to share. Discover how the anticipation of Tết and the days of festivities that follow culminate in the celebration...

"Every year a boy and his parents travel back to their hometown to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. It's a wonderous time for the boy, as he learns Chinese traditions from his grandparents. He always leaves with only one wish-- to return next year."--page 2 of cover.

"Readers are introduced to the different annual festivals, holidays, and events held around the world as they learn what it's like to celebrate other cultures. This exploration of celebrations in other countries teaches the traditions and values of different groups of people, helping young readers broaden their worldview. The importance of various celebrations is explained in this engaging, age-appropriate text that encourages a deeper appreciation...

"Learn about shapes while celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival! Dragon Boat Festival is a cultural summer event that both children and adults look forward to, especially for the dragon boat races. Our book, Dragon Boat Festival, shows children the various traditions that take place while preparing for and celebrating the festival with their family in both English and Chinese. Children and adults alike will be delighted to uncover the shapes found...

Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the Fifth of May. Mexico celebrates on the fifth day of May because on that day in 1862, they defeated the French who had tried to take over their country. This book explains the reason for the two countries' battle. It also describes the heroism of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. The author states that Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in both Mexico and the U.S. The U.S. celebrates because they helped Mexico by advising them...