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Children's Nonfiction General

Canada Close Up: Canadian Festivals

by (author) Susan Hughes

Publisher
Scholastic Canada Ltd
Initial publish date
Aug 2007
Category
General
Recommended Age
7 to 9
Recommended Grade
2 to 4
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780439939232
    Publish Date
    Aug 2007
    List Price
    $7.99

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Description

This book introduces children to six holidays from various cultures. From the reason why the holiday is celebrated to how it is observed, this book provides a close look at the important festivities that make our country so diverse. The holidays featured are: Christmas, Eid-ul-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan), Diwali, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Chinese New Year.

With so many festivals being celebrated throughout the country, this book will provide easy explanations to help children learn about various cultures — perfect for classroom use by teachers.

About the author

 

Susan Hughes
a étudié la littérature anglaise à l'Université de Toronto. Depuis, elle
écrit et publie des livres pour enfants, à la fois des fictions et des
documentaires. Elle habite avec sa famille à Toronto.

 

Susan Hughes studied English literature at the University of Toronto. She writes both fiction and non-fiction children's books. She lives with her family in Toronto.

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