"Join Hands!: The Ways We Celebrate Life" by Pat Mora is a vibrant exploration of the various ways communities come together to honor life's significant moments. Through lyrical prose and engaging illustrations, the book celebrates traditions and rituals that mark events such as birthdays, weddings, and holidays. It emphasizes the importance of family, friendship, and cultural heritage, showcasing how these celebrations enrich our lives and foster connections. With warmth and joy, the narrative invites readers to reflect on their own celebrations and the bonds that bring people together, making it a heartfelt tribute to shared experiences and collective joy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2008 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Pat Mora, poet and author, has written more than thirty children's books. She is a popular national speaker and the founder of the family literacy initiative El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), sponsored by ALA. Mora's books have won numerous awards and honors, and she is a recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award and presented the ALA's 2016 May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture. Mora lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her website is patmora. com.