{"product_id":"all-year-round-a-calendar-of-celebrations-9781869890476","title":"All Year Round: A Calendar of Celebrations","description":"\u003cp\u003e This book is a festival store cupboard\u003ccite\u003e--\u003c\/cite\u003ea treasure trove of tomorrow's fond childhood memories, all mingled with a mix of colored thread, delicious cooking smells, softly sparkling candlelight, and the snatches of favorite songs. Brimming with stories, poems, activities, things to make, and songs, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Year Round\u003c\/i\u003e offers a friendly guide to the seasonal round of festivals. Helpful drawings and diagrams illustrate this practical book. It contains a wealth of experience that can help families find their own way around the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents are encouraged to develop their traditions and family ways using this as a springboard. As the authors say, \"the words are ours, the festivals are yours.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors believe that observing a round of festivals is an enjoyable way of bringing rhythm into children's lives, a way of providing meaningful landmarks to look forward to. Experiencing the unfolding year through stories, poems, and making seasonal tables encourages a love of nature. Each festival has a character of its own, bringing a special gift to family life. Celebrating together is important for families in all kinds of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers suggestions about how to get going to all those who wish to deepen their understanding of the festive year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDruitt, Ann:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAnn Druitt\u003c\/b\u003e divides her time between teaching and writing.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFynes- Clinton, Christine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eChristine Fynes-Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e works as a music teacher and doll-maker and leads workshops on festivals and family life.","brand":"Hawthorn Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605619347730,"sku":"9781869890476","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ce78ce82-813b-442d-a9b7-7a2e324e23ce.jpg?v=1732280087","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/all-year-round-a-calendar-of-celebrations-9781869890476","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}