Books in A Year of Religious Festivals series

This book moves chronologically through the calendar year and looks at the typical events, customs, and celebrations celebrated by Hindu children. Festivals such as Divali and Holi, and personal customs such as Raksha Bandhan are explored through the use of religious articles, books, buildings, symbols, and food. This book looks inside eight-year-old Dhara's diary to read what it's like to be at each event.

Following the calendar year, this book explores the ways in which the main festivals that highlight a Christian child's year are celebrated. The ceremonies, food, clothing, stories, and other customs associated with such festivals as Christmas, Easter, Advent, Lent, Epiphany, and Harvest are detailed in simple terms and colorful photographs. Look inside nine-year-old Jana's diary to see a child's perspective on what it's like to be involved in each of the festivals.

This book moves chronologically through the calendar year and looks at the typical events, customs, and celebrations celebrated by Buddhist children. Festivals such as Hana Matsuri, Wesak or Parinirvanay, and personal customs such as Sangha Day and Kathina are experienced through the use of religious articles, books, buildings, symbols, and food. Look inside eight-year-old Carolina's diary to read what it's like to be at each event.

Following the calendar year, this book explores the ways in which the main festivals that highlight a Jewish child's year are celebrated. The ceremonies, food, clothing, stories, and other customs associated with such festivals as Rosh Hashanah, Purim, Pesach, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah are detailed in simple terms and colourful photos. Look inside eight-year-old Adam's diary to see a child's perspective on what it's like to be involved in each of the festivals.

This book moves chronologically through the calendar year and looks at the typical events, customs, and celebrations celebrated by Sikh children. Festivals such as Vaisakhi, Hola Mohalla, Diwali, and personal customs such as praying at the gurdwara are experienced through the use of religious articles, books, buildings, symbols, and food. Look inside eight-year-old Amar's diary to read what it's like to be at each event.

This book moves chronologically through the calendar year and looks at the typical events, customs, and celebrations celebrated by Muslim children. Festivals such as Ashura and Lailat ul-Miraj, and personal customs such as Ramadan are explored through the use of religious articles, books, buildings, symbols, and food. Look inside nine-year-old Nayaab's diary to read what it's like to be at each event.