Bibliograph

A calendar of festivals, retold by Cherry Gilchrist ; illustrated by Helen Cann

Type

Label

A calendar of festivals, retold by Cherry Gilchrist ; illustrated by Helen Cann

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 80)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

920L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A calendar of festivals

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

39512522

Responsibility statement

retold by Cherry Gilchrist ; illustrated by Helen Cann

Summary

A collection of tales and stories recalling the origins of many festivals that are celebrated throughout the world

Table Of Contents

Purim (Jewish): The story of Esther -- Holi (Hindu): How Krishna stole the butter -- Vesak (Buddhist): The life of the Buddha -- Tanabata (Japanese): The oxherd and the weaving maiden -- Halloween (Celtic): The Halloween changeling -- Christmas (Christian): The story of the birth of Jesus -- Kwanzaa (Caribbean): The Warau people come down to earth -- New Year (Russian): Father Frost

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor