Tuesday, March 23, 2010

A Global Perspective

Books are a great way to introduce kids to the people of the world, with all their similarities and differences.  Use these titles as a way to start a conversation in your house about life around the world.

A Cool Drink of Water by Barbara Kerley. Water is everywhere. See how people gather and enjoy water around the world. Fantastic vibrant pictures and simple text tell the story. Talk about the different ways your family uses water throughout the day.
 
One World, One Day by Barbara Kerley. Kids around the world wake up, go to school, do chores and enjoy family time. What does your family's day entail?

Our Grandparents: A Global Album by Maya Ajmera, Sheila Kinkade and Cynthia Pon. Families are important no matter where you live. What special things do you enjoy doing with your grandparents?

What the World Eats by Peter Menzel. Everybody goes grocery shopping. See what a week's worth of groceries looks like to 25 families from 21 countries. What items from your list can you find in the pictures?

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