Explore harvest festivals from around the globe! Lyrical, rhyming text and lush, detailed artwork from Italian artist Martina Peluso immerse young readers in some of the most ancient traditions in the world. Nine pages of rich, educational endnotes dive deep with more information about the 12 cultures explored in the book and invite young readers to ask questions about food and the labor that produces it.
Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children’s publisher based in Concord, MA. Founded by two mothers in England in 1992, their mission is to open children’s hearts, minds and worlds through carefully crafted books and gifts. They support literacy and non-profit initiatives across the globe and have put nearly 30 million books into the hands of children around the world.
Written by Kate DePalma
Illustrated by Martina Peluso
Ages 4-10 years