Joy to the World!: Christmas Around the Globe by Depalma, Kate

"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 Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from: *Ethiopia *Colombia *Australia *Italy *Serbia *Mexico *India *Iceland *Egypt *Argentina *Philippines *Lebanon *Canada

Author: Kate Depalma
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Published: 11/16/2021
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.84h x 10.31w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781646862979
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/13/2021 pg. 65
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 19
School Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 48
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author

Kate DePalma was born and raised outside Nashville, TN, USA. As Senior Editor at Barefoot Books, she has helped develop dozens of picture books, as well as authoring her own, including those published under her pseudonym, Sunny Scribens. She holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Texas and is also a published poet and scholar. Kate lives with her husband and daughter in Pennsylvania, USA.

Sophie Fatus is a full-time artist who is known for her exuberant illustrations. She was born in Paris into a family of artists and now lives in Florence with her partner and two cats.