Where Kids Go to School Around the World (Kids Around the World)
by Štěpánka Sekaninová
In this book we learn about education all around the world. Children in different countries tell us about their school, their teachers, and what they learn each day. There is a floating school on a boat in Bangladesh, a school in a refugee camp, and English boarding school, and even a school in a hospital.
There are also religious schools for Buddhist monks and for Muslim girls.
We get to learn about each country’s culture, and how they pass on their values to the students. Some cultures value teamwork and others put individualism first. Some cultures are centered around their popular religious beliefs and the school system reflects that. I appreciated that the information about each different culture is presented without bias or judgement.
I really loved the design of this book and the way the information is broken up into small paragraphs for easy reading. The illustrations are really cute and colorful. It’s so fun to learn about all these different modes of education around the world!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
How Kids Play Around the World (Kids Around the World)
by Štěpánka Sekaninová, Michaela Bergannova (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars
Children all over the world have different popular games that they play. Everyone plays some version of hide-and-seek, marbles, or skipping rope. Everyone loves soccer! But some games are unique to particular regions or cultures. We learn about Japan, New Zealand, Germany, Scotland, Israel, India, Vietnam, and other countries. Sometimes the games require certain equipment, and sometimes you only need your own arms and legs.
We get to learn about each country’s culture, and how they pass the time in playing together. Some games value teamwork and others put individualism first. There are games that have a long heritage that dates back for hundreds or even thousands of years. I appreciated that the information about each different culture is presented without bias or judgement.
I really loved the design of this book and the way the information is broken up into small paragraphs for easy reading. The illustrations are really cute and colorful. It’s so fun to learn about all these different children’s games around the world!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
Henry the Snail (Little Stories for Little Readers)
by Katarína Macurová
5 out of 5 stars
Henry is a young snail who worries that he won’t be able to climb the flower stalks like the other snails, because he doesn’t have any slime to help him grip and stick to the plants. He starts to work out his muscles, hoping that he’ll be able to climb up high. Despite his best efforts, he still has to ask for help. But he can be proud of all he has accomplished, and even help others when they need it. Henry’s unique strengths lead to the development of a special community of snails.
What a cute book! Little Henry is so adorable. I love his can-do spirit and his tenacity! What a great message for little readers who might feel inadequate or weak. A positive attitude can work wonders in any situation!
I love the pretty illustrations! Every page is full of lovely flowers and greenery, and the designs for the little snails and slugs are so cute!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
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