"Celebrations in My World Series":
Happy Birthday; Labor Day by Robert Walker,
Mother's Day and Other Family Days by Reagan Miller,
Election Day; Groundhog Day; Juneteenth by Lynn Peppas
Crabtree Publishing, 2011.

Rating: G*

These titles are the most recent publications in the Celebrations in my World Series from Crabtree Publishing.

Aimed at primary children, these titles explore the history and traditions of a variety of celebrations around the world. Large print provides easy to read text which is accompanied by vibrant captioned illustrations on 2 page spreads. Each book explores the origins of the celebration, its history, traditions, symbols, food, music, and activities which are associated with the holiday. "Did you Know" information is provided on each 2-page spread. A Table of Contents, Glossary and Index are also included.

This series will be a welcome addition to primary classes which are taking a beginning look at different cultures and their celebrations. The large print and colourful illustrations make the books accessible to very young readers on an individual basis or in large group situations.

Thematic Links: Celebrations; Holidays; Diverse Cultures

Victoria Pennell
Vol. 16, number 2
December 2010

*Rating System:
E - Excellent, enduring, everyone should see it!
G - Good, even great at times, generally useful!
A - Average, all right, has its applications.
P - Problematic, puzzling, poorly presented.