出版社/著者からの内容紹介
"日本の祭りや祝い事など、伝統的な習わしをオールカラーのイラストで紹介します。子どもの成長を喜び、可憐な花の咲く季節を楽しみ、新しい年明けを祝う。日本には、 人々が集い祝う季節がたくさんあります。そんな日本の文化を、和やかなイラストと英語テキストで紹介する『Japanese Celebrations』。子どもから大人まで楽しめる、日本の行事を満喫できる一冊。
The people of Japan love to celebrate! In fact, they love it so much they have a day of celebration, whether it's a change in season, a religious observance, or just a special moment in life, every month of the year. Brimming with ancient traditions, exotic decorations, and delicious, seasonal foods, Japanese Celebrations will take you on a month-by-month tour of some of Japan's best-loved festivals. Beautifully illustrated and full of fascinating facts about Japanese holidays and celebrations, this 48-page picture book offers a vivid picture of some of Japan's most festive events including New Year's, Children's Day, Cherry Blossom Season, Harvest Moon Viewing, Christmas in Japan and many more. With simple but informative text and illustrations that explain the significance of the dress, decoration, food, gifts and activities associated with these events, Japanese Celebrations promises to delight and educate young readers and parents alike. "
内容(「MARC」データベースより)
お正月、成人の日、節分、ひな祭り、こどもの日、七夕、お盆、祭り…。四季折々の日本の祝い行事を、イラストと英語解説文で紹介する。行事名は、英語とローマ字、ひらがな表記を併記。