Joy to the World!: Christmas Around the Globe (World of Celebrations) - Hardcover

DePalma, Kate

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 164686297X ISBN 13: 9781646862979

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2021

Synopsis

“A sweet journey around the globe to 13 countries and cultures that features how families celebrate Christmas. The ultra-colorful illustrations fill each page, complete with borders that represent traditional fabrics, tile work, or flora from each country. Readers are pulled into the homes of families celebrating their unique holiday traditions” – The School Library Journal

Though we might gather in different ways, Christmas for many brings meaningful days. Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! From the Day of Little Candles in Colombia to Epiphany night in Italy, rhyming text and bright illustrations capture the joy of the season.

• Features Christmas traditions from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Australia, Italy, Serbia, Mexico, India, Iceland, Egypt, Argentina, Philippines, Lebanon, Canada
• Seven pages of educational endnotes dive deeper into each tradition portrayed
• Gold foil cover makes this book a beautiful gift in itself

About this title

About the Author

Kate DePalma was born and raised outside Nashville, TN, USA. As Senior Editor at Barefoot Books, she has helped develop dozens of picture books, as well as authoring her own, including those published under her pseudonym, Sunny Scribens. She holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Texas and is also a published poet and scholar. Kate lives with her husband and daughter in Pennsylvania, USA.

Sophie Fatus is a full-time artist who is known for her exuberant illustrations. She was born in Paris into a family of artists and now lives in Florence with her partner and two cats.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2-A sweet journey around the globe to 13 countries and cultures that features how families celebrate Christmas. The ultra-colorful illustrations fill each page, complete with borders that represent traditional fabrics, tile work, or flora from each country. Readers are pulled into the homes of families celebrating their unique holiday traditions. The rhyming text describes family activities, meal preparations, and special moments, and the engaging illustrations are just the right match. When sharing with the youngest of listeners, adults could easily play "Eye Spy" at each reading, because there are so many details. The book shows multigenerational families enjoying each other's company, indoors and out, as well as a variety of inclusive family structures. Religious practices and beliefs are acknowledged for some countries, but are not the main focus. Back matter includes more information about each country. VERDICT While this book is not unique in presenting holidays around the world, it is certainly charming and attractive. A lovely addition for larger collections, especially where families eat books like these up seasonally.-Linda Annable, Newport P.L. Newport, ORα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 164686297X
• ISBN 13: 9781646862979
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Fatus Sophie
• Number of pages: 40