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The Good Luck Book
- Author
- Heather Alexander
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date
- 2 November 2023
- Run Time
- 3 hours 3 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or avoid black cats? Dive in and learn about fascinating superstitions from all over the world!
The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practised superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from cultures around the world.
This audiobook features fascinating topics, from animals and nature to sport and colours, and the superstitions around them. Packed with fun facts, origin stories, and curious rituals, kids will be amazed and entertained by what they learn.
Heather Alexander (she/her) is the acclaimed author of more than 70 books for children. She has written both fiction and non-fiction titles for children aged five to 13.
© 2023 Heather Alexander © 2023 DK Audio
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Details
- Author
- Heather Alexander
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Duration
- 3 hours 3 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 November 2023
- ISBN
- 9780241644553
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts
Synopsis
Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or avoid black cats? Dive in and learn about fascinating superstitions from all over the world!The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practised superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from cultures around the world.This audiobook features fascinating topics, from animals and nature to sport and colours, and the superstitions around them. Packed with fun facts, origin stories, and curious rituals, kids will be amazed and entertained by what they learn.Heather Alexander (she/her) is the acclaimed author of more than 70 books for children. She has written both fiction and non-fiction titles for children aged five to 13.© 2023 Heather Alexander © 2023 DK Audio
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