Festivals celebrated around the world are summarized in this series. Through brightly colored photographs that accompany short paragraphs, the informa- tion about each festival is easily described. Starting with a table of contents, vocabu- lary words are in bold and in a different color than the rest of the text, and smaller graphics of maps or real artwork are used throughout. How and why different as- pects of the festival started are explained; for example, a piece of art depicting the incarnation of Vishnu destroying the king is why “pyres are set on fire across India” the night before Holi. Depending on the festival, foods eaten for the festivals are also shown and briefly detailed, along with facts and rules on the final page, such as some of the rules for the Iditarod: “All mushers must be at least 18 years old at the start of the race.” The back matter has a glossary, index, and QR code for more interactive learning. VERDICT Engaging titles about festivals found around the world.