Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN 9781847809735 £14.99
A thought-provoking book that follows over 40 children round the world over 24 hours. It is fascinating to explore differences and similarities in everyday routines and ways of life. In the Outback, Australia, the children do not go to school because they live too far away. They listen to lessons on the radio, whereas in Hanoi, Vietnam, Linh and Son go to school six days a week, from Monday to Saturday. In Stone Town, Zanzibar Amina helps out by collecting firewood from the beach and forest, whereas Julio sweeps the floor of his hut and helps his parents gather food for dinner in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru. The text is enhanced by attractive retro style illustrations. In the Learn More section at the back, the reader is given a fact about a country, the flag and taught to say hello in the language. This is a book that will extend horizons, inspire curiosity and further research and promote diversity and empathy across the world. Ideal for 2 to 4-year-olds.
Brenda Marshall, SATIPS Council