No matter where they live, children are always curious about the world. But nothing proves more fascinating to them than other children. Exploring the themes of commonality and diversity, this informational picture book introduces young readers to 12 children from around the world. Speaking in the first person, the children briefly describe such things as the language, food, clothing, schooling and daily life of their region. One of the most appealing aspects of this book is the artwork, which features the use of fabric, paper, mesh, string and felt in multimedia collage. Through the use of colors and textures, each child emerges with a distinctive and endearing personality. (200204)
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reS-K-This picture book should pique the interest of youngsters learning about the world around them. A brightly illustrated two-page introduction focuses on the differences and the similarities in children everywhere. Readers then travel around the globe from the Philippines to Tanzania, China, Australia, Canada, Morocco, the U.S., India, Mexico, Japan, Greece, and Bolivia, meeting 12 different children, one on each spread. In short, simple sentences they describe where they live; their families; what they eat; languages spoken; and sometimes school, transportation, or religion. Eye-catching, cheerful collage illustrations, created with fabric, paper, mesh, string, and felt, depict happy faces exuding plenty of personality. A simple world map places the featured children in their respective countries. This book will appeal to youngsters, and teachers may find it works as a prompt to classroom discussions about diversity.
Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Eye-catching, cheerful collage illustrations, created with fabric, paper, mesh, string, and felt, depict happy faces exuding plenty of personality. This book will appeal to youngsters, and teachers may find it works as a prompt to classroom discussions about diversity. (School Library Journal )
This book offers a multitude of possibilities for multicultural studies with young children. (Library Talk )
This book offers a multitude of possibilities for multicultural studies with young children. (Library Talk )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice introduction to how other children in the world live.,
By Mary from Michigan "seeking-truth" (Detroit, MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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A colorful and informative book for youngsters that points out the many similarities shared by children living around the world. Children may look differently and speak in one or more foreign languages but children everywhere, rich or poor, are loved by their families. In short and simple sentences each of the book's featured children relates something about their country, their family and home, their religion, school, food and customs ... and their favorite thing be it a favorite pet or sport. It's sort of the information they might share with a pen pal.
You can easily come up with ways to expand upon the material found in the book .... As you and your child read the book it might be fun if the whole family were to take part, perhaps setting aside one night a week or a couple of times s month when you or your spouse cooks a special ethnic dish and family members (or at least the children) each wear a piece of clothing similar to that of the child/family currently being studied. Perhaps everyone could learn a couple of phrases such as 'Good Morning, Good Night, How Are You, and Thank You'. And maybe an older sibling could do some additional research on the internet ... and find an interesting fact to share, for example: "And did you know little Sis that every little girl in that country is given a blue toy on her sixth birthday?" And then your older son or daughter could hand your little girl a blue toy pig even though it isn't her birthday.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for all ages,
By senna zee (Portland, Or) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Children Around the World (Paperback)
There is a lot of information in this book for older kids, while the illustrations are engaging enough for my 2 1/2 year old. She loves naming all the children. Great book!
5.0 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this book for a great-grandchild who lives in another state, and wasn't sure it would be suitable for her age. Her mother tells me she can't quite understand it yet, but she (the mother) is able to help her to understand in an appropriate way as much as she is able. As she grows older this book will be fine for her. The little girl's mother (my granddaughter) is very happy with this book as she wants her daughter to grow up having some knowledge of other cultures in the world.
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