The Lucky Cake (Greek version) - Couverture rigide

Prokos, Anna

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0983856087 ISBN 13 : 9780983856085

Editeur : A-To-Z Publishing, 1911

Synopsis

Children celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, but kids with a Greek heritage anxiously wait for New Year's Eve. At midnight, families cut a traditional cake called Vasilopita (va-see-LO-pee-ta). But this holiday cake is no ordinary confection. It holds a surprise inside that's said to bring a year of good luck to the person who finds it. The Lucky Cake is a heartwarming story about a boy named Billy who thinks he will never be lucky. But as he learns the legend behind this tradition, Billy realizes how lucky he already is! Take a trip to the past to discover the legend behind the cake with the golden coin. Follow Billy and his family in a story that inspires sharing and love. Then, follow the author's recipe to make a lucky cake. Start your own tradition with friends and family to discover who will win the coin in your lucky cake.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Anna Prokos has written more than 40 books for children and their families. As a child, she eagerly awaited her mother’s annual Vasilopita. Now, she has passed that Greek tradition along to her children and thousands of children around the world with the publication of her newest book, The Lucky Cake. Ms. Prokos is wrapping up the book’s sequel, The Lucky Year, coming in Fall 2012. She also conducts author workshops at schools to get kids excited about reading and the literary arts. Ms. Prokos lives in Bergen County, NJ, with her husband, three children, and an assortment of exotic reptiles.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Billy can’t wait for New Year’s Day! He loves grandma’s special cake—especially the shiny surprise hidden inside. Billy hopes the surprise will bring him good luck. But as his family gathers around the holiday table, Billy learns how fortunate he already is. Follow Billy and his family in a story that inspires sharing and love, and learn the legend behind the story of a beloved Greek holiday tradition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: A-To-Z Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1911
• ISBN 10: 0983856087
• ISBN 13: 9780983856085
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: grec moderne (après 1453)
• Nombre de pages: 26
• Illustrateur: Tsevis Christina
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible