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What a Wonderful Word
"Did you know there is a word for friends who are like family? And for searchimg for something in the water using only your feet? This collection of untranslatable words from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original art work and fascinating facts about each word and the culture it comes from." -- publisher
What a Wonderful Phrase
"Have you ever wondered why we talk about “buttering someone up” or where the phrase “raining cats and dogs” comes from? Explore these and 27 more idioms from around the world in this voyage of cultural discovery, loaded with fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations." -- publisher
How Kids Live Around the World
"From a skyscraper to a houseboat, kids live in all kinds of places. Peek inside their dwellings across the globe and see their amazing cultures! Have you ever wondered how kids live in other countries? This book gives you a great opportunity to look inside homes on all continents and discover how different kids’ lives can be. People build their homes for comfort and to suit local conditions. Do you know how children live in Mongolia? Or what life’s like in an icy igloo? How about in a rainforest? Come with us to take a look at homes in all parts of the world, and to make new friends who’ll tell you all about their culture." -- publisher
How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World
"Who brings Christmas presents in Italy? Where can we sunbathe on the beach on Christmas Day? Why do Russians celebrate Christmas in January? Everyone loves Christmas! But have you ever considered that Christmas might be celebrated elsewhere in the world in another way? What is the typical Christmas dish in Japan? Would you like to spend Christmas day in Ethiopia? Which goodies are always present on festive tables in Greece? On our journey together you’ll learn lots of interesting things about the year’s most beautiful holiday." -- publisher
How Kids Celebrate Holidays Around the World
"This series takes young readers to different parts of the world, showing a wide range of cultures and traditions. See how varied the world is! Are you curious how people make merry in other countries? Good company, great food and drink, and most importantly, lots of fun—we all like celebrating holidays! But have you ever wondered how people spend holidays across the world? Together we’ll join in with many celebrations, all of them different. What’s Halloween like in Ireland, and Timkat in Ethiopia? What are the customs observed at Hanukkah? You’ll make new friends who’ll tell you all about their culture. Ready to explore? It’s party time all over the world!" -- publisher
My Family Loves Me
"Families have many different ways of showing love. Follow the MVP Kids throughout their day as simple actions display loving support. Explore a wide range of family relationships and discover how to say "I love you" in the MVP Kids' twelve heritage languages; including English, Spanish, Korean, Hebrew, Swahili, Chinese, Portuguese, Hindi, Italian, Arabic, German. This book features a range of children, including children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and cochlear implants. Diversity is shown in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world." -- publisher
Gifts from raven
"A traditional Haida story for children, as told by Kung Jaadee, about Raven’s great feast and the gift that he has given to each of us, which is our special talent to share with the world. In this book author Kung Jaadee shares with us that we have each received a special gift from Raven. That gift is our special talent or passion to share with the world." --publisher
Soccerverse: Poems About Soccer
"Presents twenty-two imaginative poems about soccer, including a coach who inspires players to fly like the wind and a shin guard that begs to be donned." --
I’ll Believe You When…
"You've probably heard the expression "when pigs fly," but have you heard the Spanish phrase "when frogs grow hair" or the Yoruba saying "when chicken have teeth"? This fun-filled collection of idioms from around the world includes expressions in ten languages . . . all of them sure to put a smile on any child's face." -- publisher
Germs Are Not for Sharing / Los gérmenes no son para compartir
"Germs Are Not for Sharing/Los gérmenes no son para compartir paperback (ages 4–7): Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with young children. This book teaches kids what germs are, what they do, and why it’s so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Includes tips for parents and caregivers." -- publisher