Let's Celebrate: Festival Poems, John Foster (Ex.Lib)
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Author(s): John Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication year: 1997
Pages: 112
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
This unique collection of original poems by a variety of poets spans the world and its many traditions--from Bali to Boston, from New Year's to Christmas. Find out what's special about rolls in Hong Kong, fishing in Nigeria, or trees in Australia, while notes to the poems explain the various festivals. The poets include John Agard, Judith Nicholls, Wes Magee, and Jack Prelutsky; and different artists give their own views of the celebrations in the illustrations. A perfect way to enjoy the passing year!
Featured Festivals: Fishing Festival, Dragon Dance, Mardi Gras, Carnival in Rio, Doll Festival, Seder, Palm Sunday, The Birthday of Buddha, Ching Ming, Korean Butterfly Dance, Nyep, Harvest Moon, Mela, Divali, and more.
