From Alfredo, Arturo, and Agostino in Mozambique to Zoe in Jamaica, W Is for World explores the lives of children across the globe. Each letter is shown in upper- and lowercase, with a word like kite or lamps or Grandfather, followed by what that word means in a particular country and a photograph. Featuring over 20 countries from Greenland to Vietnam, the book shows how different the world may look to people of different backgrounds, and yet how many things diverse cultures share. Kathryn Cave's simple text and the compelling color photographs from the relief agency Oxfam make this a distinctive alphabet book.
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"This is a title to widen horizons and bring pleasure to children and teachers alike" The Bookseller "... a clear and interesting text and photographs of exceptional quality" Books for Keeps "Provides an introduction to the world's diversity and inequities for children" The Times Educational Supplement"
About the Author
Kathryn Cave has worked in publishing for over 25 years and written many books for children. In 1997, Something Else, illustrated by Chris Riddell, won the UNESCO Prize for children's literature in the service of tolerance. She lives in Hampstead, London. To visit her website clickhere Oxfam works in 77 countries and supports nearly 3,000 long-term development projects. Its publishing division helps raise awareness of life and cultures all over the world.
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Interesting book! The pictures in the book were interesting enough for my preschooler to ask me more questions about the topics (food, geography, lifestyles, ect.) which was nice. I believe a portion of the book sales go to Oxfam which is nice to know. If your child is not into different cultures, chances are this book will not interest them. Its a good way to introduce children to lots of different countries all in one book!
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Aa is for Arturo, Alfredo, Agostino and all of the children who work. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Aa is for Arturo, Alfredo, Agostino and all of the children who work. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Just in Time (Tell-The-Time Story Book) by Kathryn Cave in Front Matter
- The Boy Who Became an Eagle by Kathryn Cave in Front Matter
- Horatio Happened by Cave in Front Matter
- Out for the Count: A Counting Adventure by Kathryn Cave in Front Matter
- Something Else by Kathryn Cave in Front Matter
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