First Festivals

9 books in this series

The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.

First Festivals: Carnival

Ladybird, Kim Thompson (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores Caribbean Carnival culture and helps young children understand the importance of this Caribbean event.

Lift the flaps to reveal the steel pan bands, see the colourful costumes, and have a peek at all the tasty West Indian dishes.

First Festivals: Holi

Ladybird, Darshika Varma (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Holi traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to reveal the tasty sweet treats, watch stories being told around the bonfire and seeing the colourful gulal being tossed in the air.

First Festivals: Pride

Ladybird, Abbey Bryant (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores the festival of Pride and helps young children understand the importance of this special LGBTQIA+ celebration.

Lift the flaps to reveal homemade costumes, the different identity flags and see what happens during a Pride parade.

First Festivals: Lunar New Year

Debby Rahmalia (Illustrator), Ladybird

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to reveal gifts being opened, a dragon dance being performed, a lantern taking to the skies and firecrackers and fireworks exploding in the night sky.

First Festivals: Hanukkah

Ladybird, Kathryn Selbert (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Hanukkah traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to reveal the menorah, look inside a synagogue and see what yummy treats are being cooked in the kitchen.

First Festivals: Christmas

Ladybird, Betania Zacarias (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Christmas traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents!

First Festivals: Diwali

Ladybird, Aditi Kakade Beaufrand (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Diwali traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to reveal the rangoli pattern, look inside the temple and light the diyas!

First Festivals: Easter

Ladybird, Giovana Medeiros (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores exciting Easter traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to look inside the church, cook tasty hot cross buns and join in with the Easter egg hunt!

First Festivals: Ramadan

Ladybird, Junissa Bianda (Illustrator)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Ramadan traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to reveal the moon, look inside the mosque and open the Eid presents!