Children's & young adult: general non-fiction

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Kids with an interest in the world around them will adore this collection of fantastic festivities, crazy celebrations and happy holy days from across the globe.

This gorgeously illustrated hardback features a total of 38 festivals, including: Lunar New Year, Day of the Dead, Kumbh Mela, Holi, Diwali, Gelede, Christmas, La Tomatina, Eid-ul-Fitr, Konaki Sumo, Carnaval, Hanukkah, Anastenaria, Festival of Giants, Matariki, Halloween, The Birthday of Guru Nanak, Buddha's Birthday, Bunya Cone Harvest Festival, Easter, Inti Raymi, Venetian Masquerade Ball, and more.

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Author Biography

Joan-Maree Hargreaves has worked in publishing and magazines for more than a decade and has edited a number of international children's titles. Marita Bullock is an academic and secondary school teacher across the fields of Cultural Studies, Film, Art, and Literature, most recently at the University of Sydney. Liz Rowland is a British illustrator who has worked with clients including Vogue, Gourmet Traveller and Visit Britain.

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