Text, projects, and activities introduce daily life in ancient Egypt from the viewpoint of a fictional family celebrating a festival day in honor of one of their gods.

Waking up in Giza -- Ipy meets the pyramid builders -- Meryt's music lesson -- Ipy visits the house of life -- A cat's journey to the afterlife -- A hunt in the Delta -- Getting ready for the festival -- Celebration at the Temple of Bastet -- A royal jubilee -- Feasting on the banks of the Nile -- Resources -- Glossary -- Index.