Walk this World at Christmas Time

by Debbie Powell

A composite of global cultures, Walk this World at Christmas Time celebrates the similarities, as well as the exotic differences in the way people celebrate Christmas around the globe. Travel to a new continent or country with every turn of the page.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens, Holiday

24 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1656

About the author

Debbie Powell is an illustrator and calligrapher whose work is inspired by ancient Egyptian jewelry and African textiles, among other influences. She lives in London.

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It is beautiful and while I'm tempted to leave it out all year long, I want to reserve it for Christmas time. (I also don't want my kids to tear the flaps like every other "open the flap" book we have!) Note to myself for next year- don't attempt to read the book to the kids in one sitting. They'll get bored, you'll get mad and someone might cry.

[Sintia Astarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a very fun and entertaining children's book. Warna-warninya itu, lho, benar-benar nunjukkin kemeriahan Natal dan akhir tahun. Lampu terang, salju, makan malam dan berkumpul bersama, serta saling bertukar kado. Benar-benar momen yang sangat ditunggu dan dirindukan siapa saja.

Hal menarik lainnya adalah ini merupakan lift-the-flap book yang sangat interaktif! Ketika berbagai lipatan-lipatan kecil dibuka, pembaca akan menemukan trivia menarik dari berbagai belahan dunia. Salah satu yang ter-mind blowing menurutku adalah ternyata masyarakat di India menggunakan pohon pisang sebagai pohon Natal. Jujur aku langsung googling, penasaran rupanya seperti apa.

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[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

People with restraint can use the book as an advent calendar. My family was able to stretch it to two days before half the kids couldn’t take it anymore and just had to lift all the flaps. Sturdy pages, pretty illustrations, a great intro to Christmas around the world for all ages.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very handsome book. The colour is on trend but very subdued. The children in the waiting area of my tutoring centre did not pick it up very often.

[Dawn Fielder · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved the illustrations. each section is a riddle and the end of the book has a world map to show all the places the book covers. it can also double as an advent calendar as it has 24 flaps to lift.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book for covering the many Christmas traditions around the world. It also mentions Hanukkah and Kwanza, so it is a great way to incorporate diversity during the holidays!!

[Jodie Gale · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most beautiful Christmas pop-up books out there. We love this book at Christmas.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, interactive book - will look forward to this as the littles get a bit older.

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the variety of countries shown, the lift-the-flaps, the information in small tidbits. Does not come across as Euro-centric, which I especially appreciated.