Lonely Planet Kids A Time to Celebrate

A follow-up to "A Place Called Home," this lift-the-flap book explores and celebrates different people, places, cultures, and traditions from across the world, featuring eight festivals from each inhabited continent. By lifting the flaps and reading the gentle, educational text, readers can learn about New Year in China, Christmas in Germany, Carnival in Rio, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and much more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

A delightful follow-up to A Place Called Home, this captivating lift-the-flap book delves into and embraces a diverse range of people, places, cultures, and traditions from across the globe. With eight festivals, at least one from each inhabited continent, this title offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of diverse traditions, customs, and beliefs. By lifting the flaps and engaging with the gentle, educational text, readers can embark on a journey to discover New Year in China, Christmas in Germany, Carnival in Rio, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and much more.

The celebrations featured in this book are truly remarkable and diverse. The Garma Festival, held in the Arnhem Land region of Australia, is a vibrant celebration of indigenous culture. Chinese New Year, celebrated in the bustling city of Beijing, China, is a joyous occasion marked by colorful parades, dragon dances, and family gatherings. Rio Carnival, held in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a world-famous festival of music, dance, and costumes, with vibrant parades and lively street parties. Ramadan in Morocco, Africa, is a time of reflection, prayer, and community, with Muslims fasting during the day and coming together for festive meals at night. The Day of the Dead, celebrated in the picturesque city of Oaxaca, Mexico, is a haunting and colorful celebration of life and death, with elaborate altars, costumes, and parades. Diwali, celebrated in the vibrant cities of Mumbai or Jaipur, India, is a festival of lights, colors, and fireworks, marking the victory of good over evil. Tu BiShivat Festival, held in the vibrant city of New York, USA, is a celebration of the Jewish New Year, with traditional foods, music, and cultural activities. Christmas in Frankfurt, Germany, is a magical time of markets, decorations, and festive cheer, with traditional Christmas markets and holiday celebrations.

About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of the world's leading travel authority, Lonely Planet, has been publishing engaging books for young readers since 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has nurtured a passionate global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing their love for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids is dedicated to educating and inspiring young readers at home and in school, fostering a curiosity for the world and encouraging them to approach life with an adventurous spirit. With a wide range of books covering culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space, and more, Lonely Planet Kids aims to ignite the next generation of global citizens and empower kids and their parents to embrace life's adventures. Join us on this captivating journey of discovery and exploration!

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 217 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838695316