{"product_id":"hearts-cupids-and-red-roses-the-story-of-the-valentine-symbols-9780618067916","title":"Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescribes the celebration of St. Valentine's Day from pagan festivals to present-day activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine's Day. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why do we continue to observe them? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the engaging blend of careful research and lively prose that has earned her books a lasting place on the holiday bookshelf, Edna Barth explores the multicultural origins and evolution of the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols and legends associated with our favorite holidays. Full of fascinating historical details and little-known stories, these books are both informative and engaging. Festively illustrated by Ursula Arndt, they are now available again in hardcover as well as paperback editions, featuring new, eye-catching jacket designs, and fun holiday activities inside the paperback covers. Each book includes an annotated list of holiday stories and poems and an index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edna Barth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.02h x 6.92w x 0.15d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780618067916\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e20269 \/ Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of Valentine Symbols\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2001 pg. 340 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarth, Edna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late Edna Barth worked as a librarian, a teacher, and an editor of books for young people before becoming the author of many well-known books for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArndt, Ursula:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eUrsula Arndt has illustrated a number of popular children's books, including the six holiday titles written by Edna Barth for Clarion. She is now retired and lives in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":66765397262451,"sku":"9780618067916","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_0a9611a9-b5c4-43c1-b2c2-5dfb0a6c6f90.jpg?v=1790856786","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/hearts-cupids-and-red-roses-the-story-of-the-valentine-symbols-9780618067916","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}