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Fairy -tale circles. 52 stories from around the world

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Author:McCalist Angela
Cover:Hard
Category:Children's BookScience Fiction and Fantasy
ISBN:978-5-17-17-104783-2
Dimensions: 215x15x295cm


About the book:
There are so many different holidays in the world! Each country has its own customs and traditions: the Chinese celebrate the New Year in February, the Irish love to dress in green clothes on St. Patrick"s Day, and the British predict the weather on the day of the holy retinue. Where did these traditions come from and what do they mean?
52 tales and stories collected in this book for each week of the year give answers to this question. Each fairy tale is devoted to some holiday. So, on Easter you can read the Canadian fairy tale "The basket of the eggs", to find out about the adventures of the escaped pancake, and on the day of the oceans open the Japanese fairy tale about the castle on the seabed ...
Go ahead, in a fabulous circle!

In the book of Angela Macallisters, the most interesting and unusual fairy tales are collected and retold, which parents tell their children in different parts of the light. For each week of the year you can find your own story, which is connected with the holidays of different nations. Moreover, these are not only the New Year and Christmas known to everyone, but also such unusual holidays as the day of water, the day of music or, for example, the day of food. In total, the collection includes 52 exciting stories for each week of the year and the calendar of the holidays. For preschool and primary school age.

Reviews:
"I work as a teacher of elementary grades and often read this book in the lessons. Pupils imperceptibly draw up to the bookcase to read further on their own. This is the most charming type of disobedience! ” Amazon

"The illustrations of Christopher struck me, I want to hang his work throughout the house. They remind me of a magical tea party in an enchanted forest or Rapunzel"s tower. I"m in love! The content of the book is also wonderful. 52 stories are divided into 12 mini-heads, and each story is short enough to read it entirely before bedtime. I am impressed by how stories are intertwined with events and holidays around the world - using the calendar, you can read them when it will be especially appropriate. The fact that they are stories from different cultures is also a huge plus. " Amazon

"The book is remembered by its beautiful illustrations. Children will like to study the calendar of the holidays. " School Library Journal

"The book will serve as an excellent start to study various cultures in other countries." Booklist

About the author:
Angela Macalliste wrote about 80 books for children. She was born in England, studied philosophy and worked as a nanny in Holland, Portugal, Windsor and London. Work with children inspired her to start writing children"s books. She lives with her husband and two children who often give her excellent ideas for further creativity. Her works form the basis of performances in many theaters, were translated into several languages ​​and won many awards, including the Red House Book Award "and" Stockport and Portsmouth Awards".

interesting chips about the book, funny facts:
The day of water, the day of the full moon, the day of friendship, the holiday of the first fruits, the festival of lights, the week of trees - these are just a small part of the unusual holidays, which can be learned from this amazing encyclopedia of fairy tales. Do not miss a bright journey according to the traditions, customs and culture of the peoples of the world!