Joy to the World!: Christmas Around the Globe (World of Celebrations) by Kate DePalma (Author), Sophie Fatus (Illustrator)

“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

 

Published ‏ : ‎ September 17, 2021

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 10 years

Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 5