Birthdays Around the World

Reviewed by: Amy McInerney - Falmouth Elementary School, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 12, 2018

Review

This informational text is a valuable addition to any library. Author Margriet Ruurs compiled information about birthday traditions and celebrations by conducting interviews of people around the world. Fourteen countries are represented in this book and children from each country relay how they celebrate their birthdays. Selected countries represent diversity, and illustrations do as well, including different races and differently abled people. Children will find the information fascinating and will love learning how to say "Happy Birthday" in different languages. Backmatter includes "A Note for Parents and Teachers" which provides various ideas for teaching about customs around the world. A useful tool for class projects, discussions, or for individual learning, this books is recommended.

Overall Book Score: very good