Children in Our World: Culture and Diversity

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why people have different cultures, what are customs and traditions and why understanding people from other cultures is important. Where issues aren''t appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai''s striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.

Vorwort
A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explains issues that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children

Autorentext

Marie Murray has lived and worked in several places around the world while pursuing studies in international politics. She began writing children's stories as a way to observe the world with fresh eyes and a good dose of humour. Originally from New Jersey, Marie now lives in the mountains of Lebanon with her family where she receives daily visits from a growing number of stray cats.

Klappentext

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why people have different cultures, what are customs and traditions and why understanding people from other cultures is important.

Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai's striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.

Inhalt

• 1: Your Life
• 1: What is Culture?
• 1: What is Diversity?
• 1: Learning From Our Parents
• 1: The Places We Live
• 1: Customs and Traditions
• 1: Values
• 1: Religions
• 1: Festivals
• 1: Learning From Each Other
• 1: Differences
• 1: Empathy
• 1: Getting to Know Other Cultures
• 1: Find Out More
• 1: Glossary
• 1: Index