Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
10/17/23
Illustrator:
Prabhat, Chaaya,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-06-314447-6
ISBN 13:
978-0-06-314447-7
Dewey:
394.26
LCCN:
2022940854
Dimensions:
29 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Join a classroom of children as they describe festivities from faith and cultural traditions around the world.An unnamed, Asian-presenting teacher and a diverse group of elementary school students sit in a circle ready to share some of the holidays they and their families observe. The kids acknowledge that many people associate holiday celebrations with "winter, decorated trees, and everything colored red and green." But they invite readers to experience 18 celebrations that take place throughout the year, from Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to Diwali to Juneteenth and much more. The description of each festivity is followed by a question; for instance, "What VALUES are uplifted on your holidays?" From the candles and flowers with which Buddhists decorate their homes on Vesak to the ofrenda of DÃa de los Muertos, Prabhat brings each holiday to life with beautiful, vibrant digital illustrations that capture important cultural details like clothing, food, and decorations. Careful readers will notice a little white cat who appears on nearly every page-a fun, whimsical detail. While the author's note rightfully acknowledges that it's impossible to include every nonwinter holiday, the book features good representation across groups, making it an appropriate classroom tool to foster an inclusive environment. A helpful glossary defines potentially unfamiliar terms.An important read to support equity in discussions around holidays. (Informational picture book. 4-9)
Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long—perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!
Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day’s a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de las Muertos, the festivities never end.
Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting and joyful picture book written by renowned antibias and antiracist educator, Liz Kleinrock of Teach and Transform, with vibrant illustrations by Chaaya Prabhat.
This book is useful for discussing holidays in the classroom and can be an enjoyable resource for making sure no one holiday is more valued than the other.
Holidays featured include: Seollal, Holi, Nowruz, Passover, Vaisakhi, Vesak, Juneteenth, Homecoming, Onam, Obon, Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur, Makahiki, Día de los Muertos, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr