The good luck book : a celebration of global traditions, superstitions, and folklore / written by Heather Alexander ; illustrated by Ruth Burrows, Teo Georgiev, Sonny Ross, and Sarah Walsh.
Animals -- The natural world -- The human body -- In, out, and about -- Friendship, colors, numbers, and other random stuff.
Summary:
"Ever wonder why we...knock on wood, blow out candles on a cake, or cross our fingers for good luck? Discover superstitions old and new from around the world, learn about how they started, and which ones are still popular."-- Page 4 of cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.