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Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries.

Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China, and discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford’s beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging facts introduce readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It’s time to celebrate!

The perfect picture book to introduce children aged 6+ to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr.

Rama and Sita live happily in the forest – until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will she be lost forever? Whether you’re looking for a Diwali gift or a simple introduction to the Diwali story to share with your children, this beautiful book, now reissued in a larger picture book format, is ideal.

The Miracle of Hanukkah is the perfect picture book to introduce children to the story and traditions of Hanukkah, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr, the talented team behind Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali.

King Antiochus has destroyed the temple and city because the Jews won’t worship him instead of God. With no oil left, how will Judah Maccabee and the Jewish people keep the temple’s flame alight?

Whether you’re looking for a gift for Hanukkah or a simple introduction to the story to share with children, this beautiful picture book is ideal.

It’s time to celebrate Hanukkah! Light the menorah. Sing songs and eat tasty treats. During Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, Jews remember a war they won. This allowed them to freely practise their beliefs.

Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran and pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns and make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Diwali is about celebrating! It honours the Hindu story of Rama and Sita. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

This joy-filled collection of recipes, crafts, stories and games celebrates festivals and holidays all around the world. Celebrations happen in many different ways. Have you ever decorated a tree at solstice, cooked dumplings for Mother’s Day or made a paper dragons for Lunar New Year? A book to help us learn about other cultures, connect with the passing seasons and bring meaning to the year.

Mog the Forgetful Cat is a classic favourite children’s book character and this story was released to celebrate 50 years of Mog stories.

Everybody loves birthday parties – unless you are a cat who prefers peace, quiet and no fuss. Mog isn’t thrilled at the idea of celebrating her birthday (because there will be too many people and strange things in the house) and retreats to the solitude of a garden tree. Initially upset because they can’t find Mog, the children soon track her down and give her a special celebration to remember.

Mog holds a special place in many children’s hearts and this story explores themes of celebrating special days with the ones we love.

Join Supertato and the gang in this hilarious, colourful caper from bestselling picture dream team, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet!

It’s carnival time in the supermarket and the veggies are feeling festive! But someone is out to spoil the fun – with a devious device that could ruin EVERYTHING.

Can Supertato and the veggies stop their colourful carnival from turning into a carnival catastro-pea?!

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl’s journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?

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