Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Christmas

With Carols, Presents, and Peace

By Deborah Heiligman

Hardcover

Published on Oct 9, 2007 | 32 Pages

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Grades 1–3
Ages 6–8

December 25th is a day of peace and festivity, the culmination of a season of worldwide goodwill. Carol singers give voice to the joyful spirit, trees are decorated, and gifts exchanged between families and friends. A name-check of the gift-bearers awaited by children reflects the global nature of the celebration: Pere Noel in France, Santa Claus in America, La Befana in Italy, and the Three Kings of Hispanic cultures. With first-person narrative, informative back matter, and evocative photography, Celebrate Christmas is a rich historical and cultural resource for children.

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"The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud....Decorating the pages are numerous crisp, full-color photos depicting celebrations....An attractive, informative title that will be welcomed in any library." —Booklist (Review of Celebrate Hanukkah)

"These books are such an easy way to show your child the different cultures and celebrations around the world. Heiligman does a great job of bringing otherwise complex subjects to life for children." —Jellymom Book Reviews

ISBN 9781426324758 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jul 12, 2016
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 32
Dimensions 8-1/2 x 10
Age Range 6-8 years
Grade Grades 1-3
Reading Level Lexile: 770L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9781426301223 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 9, 2007
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 32
Dimensions 8-1/2 x 10
Age Range 6-8 years
Grade Grades 1-3
Reading Level Lexile: 770L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Deborah Heiligman

Deborah Heiligman is the author of over two dozen books for children and young adults, including Intentions, The Boy Who Loved Math, and the award-winning Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith. A graduate of Brown University, she has also worked as a journalist, her articles appearing in publications such as the New York Times, Parents magazine, and Ladies’ Home Journal. She lives in New York City with her husband, Pulitzer-Prize winning author Jonathan Weiner.