Festivals

The creators of "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type" are back with another tale of hilarious hijinks. It's time for the annual corn maze festival. As Farmer Brown designs his Statue of Liberty maze, Duck does some designing of his own. Full color.

Sherry Shahan and Paula Barragan, the award-winning team that brought you a bilingual look at colors (Spicy Hot Colors) and numbers (Cool Cats Counting) take you on a colorful romp through the year by looking at Latino Festivals such as Cinco De Mayo and Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun). By the end of this book, you will be sure to say, OLE!!

This interesting book describes how the blending of native Mexican and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated in Mexico today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas.

Originally published: London: Franklin Watts, 1995.

From the Russian New Year to the Moon Festival of China, and of course, Christmas, this collection of stories highlights the many festivals and celebrations from across the globe.

Describes how the culture of England is reflected in its many festivals, including the Notting Hill Carnival, Lord Mayor's Day, and Guy Fawkes Day.