Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, places, cultures
Bellwether Media Sweden
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Thailand
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Ukraine
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Blackfeet
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Cherokee
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Hopi
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Navajo
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Shawnee
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Sioux
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£12.34
Nosy Crow The Big Book of Mysteries
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£17.99
Nosy Crow Welcome to Our Table
£20.89
Barefoot Books Ltd My Cousin's Mermaid: A Story from Poland
Book SynopsisOn a trip to visit her cousin in Poland, a child initially struggles with not feeling “Polish enough.” She finds it hard to understand her aunt’s quick Polish speech and feels embarrassed at her own attempts to speak Polish. When she and her cousin discover their shared love of fairy tales, though, they bond instantly and set off together on an adventure across the city of Warsaw to find Syrenka Warszawska (the Mermaid of Warsaw). Endnotes include Polish words and pronunciations, as well as information about Polish history, Polish fairy tales and Warsaw landmarks.Trade Review“A heartwarming and necessary story about building family connections across cultural divides . . . A worthy purchase for any children’s collection, especially those serving immigrant populations.” - School Library Journal“A reassuring and warm tale of family connections” – Kirkus Reviews
£7.59
Barefoot Books Ltd Our World: China
Book SynopsisNǐ hǎo! Let's spend a day in China! Fly kites in the square, buy sweet lychee at the market and go paddle boating at the lake. Author Songju Ma Daemicke and illustrator Jam Dong draw on their personal experiences growing up in China to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.Trade Review★ "In the ever-splendid “Our World” series, a brief introduction to Chinese language and culture. Simple words, such as hello and good night are taught with the Chinese characters, phonetic guide, and translation." - School Library Journal
£7.59
Barefoot Books Ltd Our World: Australia
Book SynopsisLet's spend a day in Australia! Fish at a secret fishing spot, surf at the beach and play backyard cricket before enjoying a treat at the night market. Wadjiginy author Maree McCarthy Yoelu and Australian illustrator Sophie Beer draw on their experiences living in Australia to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers.Trade ReviewAnother entry in the “Our World” series takes young children to the other side of the planet, to visit Australia. Text and illustrations show the distinctive words, cultures, and creatures that make this country and land mass unique. - School Library Journal
£7.59
Barefoot Books Ltd Our World: Argentina
Book SynopsisCome along for a day of exploring the sights and sounds of Argentina from morning light to city night. Snack on medialunas, count the stalls at la feria and ride the caballito on the carousel. Argentinian author and illustrator Aixa Pérez-Prado and Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, Run Little Chaski, The Last Hazlenut) draw on their lived experiences in Argentina to create an authentic picture of modern Argentinian life as part of the Our World series for very young readers.
£7.59
Barefoot Books Ltd Our World: Ethiopia
Book SynopsisSelam! It’s a beautiful day in Ethiopia with Babi (Daddy). Have a breakfast of spicy chechebsa together, ride horses in the park and gather around the mesob for dinner. Ethiopian author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet Tesfay draw on their personal experiences of life in Ethiopia to create this sweet board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers.Trade Review“Even though board books are usually intended for very young children, it would also be appropriate to include this one in younger elementary school settings as part of a global awareness unit.” - School Library Journal
£7.59
Barefoot Books Ltd Our World: Greece
Book SynopsisLet’s explore Greece! See the ducks at Zappeion Gardens, discover what the farmers are selling at Laiki (open market), and taste sweet, fluffy loukoumades. Author Agatha Rodi and illustrator Fotini Tikkou draw on their personal experiences living in Greece to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.
£7.59
Advance Books LLC Sophia and Alex Celebrate Winter Break: Sophia e
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£7.12
