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The Big Book of Birthdays

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The Big Book of Birthdays Synopsis

Get the party started with this interactive birthday book that takes inquisitive kids on a festive tour of celebrations around the world.

What's the one day a year that's all about you? Your birthday, of course! From eating seaweed soup in Korea to playing ampe in Ghana, this engaging birthday book takes children aged 7-9 on a global tour to see how different cultures mark the occasion.

Written and illustrated by Anna Lena Feunekes, The Big Book of Birthdays is filled with history, cultural insights, and hands-on activities to get the party started, offering a wonderful look at holidays around the world.

Perfect for party preparation and family reading, this activity-filled guide features:

  • Global traditions detailing where birthdays came from, the history and culture behind them, the zodiac, and special birthday foods.
  • Hands-on activities showing children how to make their own wrapping paper, birthday cards, a kagemand, perfect payesh, and even a piñata.
  • Fascinating cultural insights teaching young readers how to sing birthday songs in different languages and play games like Spijkerpoepen.
  • Beautiful collage-style artwork that brings every page to life and transports the reader into the festivities.


A brilliant present for youngsters who love learning about different cultures, this is the ultimate birthday gift to be brought out and read together every year.

About This Edition

ISBN: 9780241752661
Publication date:
Author: Anna Lena Feunekes
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 46 pages
Genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity
Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age
General Knowledge & Trivia
People / Places

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