Whether you're in Mexico, the Philippines, Sweden, or the United States, a birthday is reason to celebrate.
But the ways this day is celebrated are as diverse as the languages above. Here is a collection of birthday customs from seven countries, carefully researched and vibrantly illustrated by the creators of Christmas Around the World.
You will find information on the history of -birthday celebrations, superstitions, and even ideas for planning your own Around the World birthday party. This fascinating book will inspire you to see this special day in a whole new light.
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Mary D. Lankford was the director of library services for the Texas Education Agency and received many awards, among them the Texas Library Association Distinguished Service Award. Her informational books for children include Christmas USA, Christmas Around the World, and Jacks Around the World.
Karen Dugan received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Parsons School of Design. Her artwork has been called "warm" (ALA Booklist) and "vibrant" (The Horn Book) and has appeared in publications such as Cricket magazine. Books she has illustrated include Mr. Tuggle's Troubles and Mary D. Lankford's Christmas USA. She lives in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
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