Books with title Around the World: Children

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.

From the world's favourite author, David Walliams, 10 cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters, all hilariously read aloud by the author himself! Are you ready to meet the world's worst children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa - a TV superfan so stuck to the sofa that she's turning into one! Or Dribbling Drew - a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip! And don't forget Blubbering Bertha - a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales! Also featuring a special appearance from fan favourite Raj! From number-one best-selling author David Walliams comes this collection of wickedly funny, deliciously mischievous tales.

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.

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.

From the world’s favourite author, David Walliams – ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters; all in glorious FULL COLOUR!(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls!• Like Sofia Sofa – a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one!• Or Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip!• And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha – a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales!Also featuring a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj!From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of wickedly funny, deliciously mischievous tales, illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius Tony Ross.

All children of the world count. In their native dress, children from China, Holland, Israel, Finland, Indonesia, Spain, Egypt, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal, Tibet, Turkey, France, Germany, Siberia, Scotland, England, Nicaragua, and Ethiopia dance along in rhyme, carrying this wondrous tongue-twisting message of the importance of children.32 delightful illustrations of children in their native costumes, having fun. Children who love the books by Dr. Seuss, the Berenstains, Suzy Spafford, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman will love CHILDREN OF THE WORLD.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

“This book — riveting, wondrously drawn, expertly paced — is a triumph. — The New York TimesA Scott O’Dell Award–winning graphic novelist follows three dauntless adventurers on a Jules Verne–inspired challenge: circling the world, solo. With cinematic pacing and deft, expressive art, acclaimed storyteller and artist Matt Phelan weaves a trio of epic journeys into a single bold tale of visionaries setting their sights on nothing short of the world.

From the back of the book: How does Kamal travel to schooll in India? Asha lives in Kenya. What does she want to be chen she grows up? Who is New Yorker Amy's favorite baseball team? Stunning full-color photographs will capture children's interest as they learn about the lives of children from diffferent countries around the world. This book is part of the QEB Start Reading Series designed to improve children's reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while instilling an enthusiasm for reading and a love of books

Songs from the Ivory Coast, clothes from Korea, food from Russia are all explored in this amazingly comprehensive encyclopedia of cultures. All children want and need to learn about the uniqueness that makes diversity so wonderful is here. Children Around the World contains recipes, activities, stories, games, vocabulary, maps, and flags from fifty-two countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. Recently revised and updated, this book includes the recent political and geographic changes in Eastern Europe.