Harvest Days

Description: 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 labour that produces it.

Review: "An enticing look at harvest rituals, foods, and festivities" - Kirkus Reviews
"The combination of harvest celebrations that occur in different countries at different times of the year makes this book distinctive and worth purchasing" - School Library Journal
"A look at rituals practiced and food served during harvest holidays globally" - Publishers Weekly
"A useful multicultural addition to classroom units on harvests and Thanksgiving" - Booklist
"A series of eye-pleasing, digitally rendered double-page spreads depicts twelve different holiday traditions around the world" - The Horn Book Magazine

Author Biography: Kate DePalma was born and raised outside Nashville, TN, USA. As Senior Editor at Barefoot Books, she has helped develop dozens of picture books, including the many titles she has authored and co-authored. She holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Texas and is also a published poet and scholar. Kate lives with her husband and daughter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. For more information, visit www.katedepalma.com.