Spain ANNOTATION
Describes how the culture of Spain is reflected in its many festivals, including Queen Isabella Day, San Antonio Day, and the Fiesta de San Fermin.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Mary Sue Preissner
From the Festivals of the World series, Spain introduces the young reader to a variety of holidays, religious and secular, celebrated at various times throughout the year. The text begins with locating the country and defining the term Spaniards, followed by a spread that lists the holidays by season. The easy-to-read text uses bold print to denote glossary words. Each holiday is presented with at least a one page spread. The illustrations, which are primarily photographs, bring to life the rich culture of the Spain. Several easy to make crafts, with a list of materials and step-by-step instructions, are included. Glossary, index, bibliography.
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