Description
"Can easily appeal beyond an American readership." — Publishers Weekly "The format easily invites comparisons and contrasts, and thought-provoking questions at the end will encourage additional critical thinking." — Booklist "An excellent resource." – Canadian Children's Book News "Facts are incorporated into the page seamlessly, like a conversation between friends." — Canadian Review of Materials "The book's inviting design resembles a scrapbook, with small, fact-filled vignettes sprinkled across the pages... will undoubtedly inspire young armchair travelers." — The National Reading Campaign "A great resource for students at the primary level who are beginning to learn about other countries." — Resource Links NATALIA DIAZ is the former acting editor of Chickadee magazine. This is her first published book. She is based in Toronto, Ontario.MELISSA OWENS is the editor of OWL magazine. This is her first published book. She is based in Toronto, Ontario.KIM SMITH graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design and works as an illustrator in Calgary, Alberta.
Features & Highlights
- Take a tour of 13 countries in this introduction to cultures around the world, an Amazon.com Teachers' Pick for ages 5 to 8!
- Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in thirteen different countries spanning all six populated continents. Along the way, he introduces us to each friend’s environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about each country’s culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks, and more. This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children live around the world. Playful illustrations done with make each locale feel welcoming.
- A Ticket Around the World
- will leave readers feeling like they’ve toured the globe without ever having left home.
