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Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Gr 1-3 These titles balance historical perspective with contemporary cultural significance in describing the holidays. "Diwali" focuses on the Hindu celebration in India but mentions observance by the Sikh and Jain faiths and also shows customs in four other countries. All texts capture well the spirit of the holidays, conveying in "Ramadan", for example, the holy purpose of fasting and the shared joy in feasting. While the first-person plural texts create a mostly inclusive tone, they present Native American...Log In or Sign Up to Read More