Children of the World
Children of the World is an informative, entertaining and intriguing insight into different aspects of daily life for children from every corner of the globe. Each double-spread of the colourful high-gloss pages focuses on a topic of children’s lives that will be of particular interest to other children including their homes, families, holidays, schools, games, toys, pets, food and celebrations. The quirky and lively illustrations showcase multicultural customs and diverse traditions.
There are some truly astounding facts which adults and children alike will find enthralling, from floating schools to spiky fruits, to being coated in flour on your birthday. Phonetically spelt vocabulary encourages children to learn greetings and common expressions in a variety of languages. Brief sentences and cute illustrations ensure short attention spans stay captivated. This accessible non-fiction picturebook may assist in the development of cultural recognition, understanding and empowerment as well as a sense of global community. It may strengthen a healthy sense of curiosity in young readers as it expands and enrich their worldview.
Children of the World is a whirlwind journey around the world. It beautifully conveys how ordinary everyday life in one country can be extraordinary everywhere else. An excellent and important teaching resource, but fundamentally a celebration of the universal bonds of togetherness, our overarching similarities and an inspiration to communicate with and respect those with different lived experiences to our own. Our shared love of pizza unites us all regardless of the varied toppings we may choose to put on it!
