A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals : Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world!

Throughout the year festivals are celebrated all over the world. Delve into a world of color with Chris Corr's bright and engaging artwork and uncover a kaleidoscope of festivals celebrated all around the world. 

With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture.

Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Irish-born Claire Grace studied English and Philosophy before becoming a commissioning editor of children’s books. She is the author of many books for children and has worked on a collection of award-winning titles. She now lives in London where she spends her time writing, drinking coffee, and dog spotting.  

'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.'—Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

‘Instantly eye-catching and appealing […] the book is a real celebration of the joy shared by those who come together for a whole host of reasons.’—ReadingZone

"The ideal book for children to dip in and out of during reading times.”—Armadillo Magazine