Special Days of the Year
6 total works
This series tells the stories behind the great events and celebrations in our calendar. With its clear, easy-to-read text, colourful artwork and photographs, this book is perfect for teaching young children all about Mother's Day, and the significance of our celebrations at that time.
Some days of the year are used to celebrate or remember important events from the past. This title explores the origins of Christmas and how this special time is celebrated in the UK and around the world.
Some days of the year are used to celebrate or remember important events from the past. This title explores the origins of Bonfire Night and how this special time is celebrated in the UK and around the world.
Some days of the year are used to celebrate or remember important events from the past. This title explores the origins of Poppy Day and how this special time is celebrated in the UK and around the world.
Explaining the history of bonfire night, including the gunpowder plot and Guy Fawkes, this book gives a sense of 1600s history. It also explains where the modern elements of bonfire night, such as fireworks and the guy, came from initially. It is part of a series which uses a story-telling approach to help the reader understand the history of the event, and which explains why the events are still celebrated today, and what they involve.
Some days of the year are used to celebrate or remember important events from the past. This title explores the origins of Easter and how this special time is celebrated in the UK and around the world.