For 6-8 year olds, we have interviews with kids who tell us about their favouriteShakespeare booksandgraphic novels. In this section you will also find several book recommendations from scientists, including beautifully illustrated books about the natural world that adults will love just as much as...
What we call Chinese New Year is usually referred to in Asia as “Spring Festival,” since many other countries besides Chinese celebrate this new year festival. It can also be called “Lunar New Year.” Many of the customs that precede the festival are symbolic of cleaning out everything ...
A total of 265 candidates from 72 countries and regions have been nominated for the 2025 award, including 81 candidates new from previous years. The list includes authors and illustrators, as well as storytellers and reading promoters. The laureate will be announced on 1 April 2025. Nominations ...
You can also find kid’s books about countries around the world (ie. one book with multiple countries). Or, if you’re looking for books about the actual act of travel, check out travel books for kids. Finally, you may also be interested in children’s books about the act of travel....
With the exception of Ancient Egypt, teaching about Africa in schools around the world tends to be sparse. It often seems that little thought is given to the diversity of the continent and its 54 countries, so this information book for kids is extremely welcome. At 96 pages it doesn’t go...
Children’s books from countries that were once part of the Soviet Union Because there aren’t a lot of books listed below for Belarus, I thought you may want more options. Since the country was once part of the Soviet Union, I wanted to link to children’s books from other countries ...
Say captures the emotional connection to both countries and the longing to be in both places. [picture book, ages 4 and up] 4. Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata This Newbery Award-winning novel is a Japanese Grapes of Wrath story about the Takashima family as they move from Iowa to Georgia ...
Many countries have their own initiatives and events to commemorate Women’s History Month, showcasing the diverse accomplishments of women and advocating for gender equality on a global scale.Nonfiction Stories about WomenMy son’s favorite animal is the sea turtle. Naturally his attention was ...
Pham has written and illustrated more than 100 books for kids. Here are three of her favorite reads she recommends for kids heading back to school. The books are all about sort of creating empathy and figuring out how to enter back into the school world in such a crazy time right now. ...
This cute as a button book doesn’t have much in way of text, since the focus is entirely on adorable infants from different countries around the world. A wide range of cultures and ethnicities are covered, and even kids who aren’t babies are bound to be fascinated by them!