Wesak (Celebrations)

Wesak (Celebrations)

by Anita Ganeri (Author)

Synopsis

Explores why people observe the festival today; Covers the special clothes, colours, food and songs; associated with it; Discusses other rituals connected to the celebration; Provides simple craft ideas; Full glossary and index; This new series takes major celebrations from the six main religions and looks at them in more detail. The books explore the history behind the celebration. These books aim to help children appreciate the range of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Publisher: Heinemann Library
Published: 11 Jul 2001

ISBN 10: 0431137927
ISBN 13: 9780431137926

Author Bio
Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.