Joy to the World!
Joy to the World!

Joy to the World!

Written by Kate DePalma & illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Hardcover
$17.99
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4 - 10
Reading age
40
Page count
20
Words per page
Nov 16, 2021
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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

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      Author
      Kate DePalma

      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.

      Illustrator
      Sophie Fatus

      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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781646862979
    Publication Date
    November 16, 2021
    Publisher
    Barefoot Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 17, 2021
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    20
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 10 years

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