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The Barefoot Books Children of the World

Tessa Strickland author David Dean illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Barefoot Books Ltd

Published:31st Jan '19

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The Barefoot Books Children of the World cover

Innovative and inclusive, Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their own place in it. Created with the guidance of diversity specialists, this groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction addresses the need for children’s books that depict diversity, while simultaneously demonstrating the interconnectedness and uniqueness of all people.

"[Children of the World] takes its readers on a visual trek across the globe, where they discover that — despite our different clothes and homes and languages — we are more alike than different" — Caryl Stern, President & CEO, U.S. Fund for UNICEF
"Definitely add this to the mix to create interested world citizens" — Kirkus Reviews
★ "A lyrical exploration of humankind that strikes a lovely balance between celebrating individuality while recognizing the rewards of community" — Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A wonderful resource for igniting a spirit of wonder, appreciation, and belonging in children representing a beautiful variety of geographic places, cultures, and experiences" – Daydreamers Press
"[A] truly groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction...No elementary school or community library should be without a copy" – Midwest Book Review
"A book to dip into time and time again; a treasure trove of discussion topics, but also an aesthetic delight" – BookTrust
"Strickland and DePalma 'invite all young readers to explore the world and discover their place within it,' and I believe this book is an excellent starting point for that" – The School Librarian
"An ambitious book that succeeds in capturing all manner of diversity of the human species" – Booklist Review

  • Winner of Gold Medal, Moonbeam Awards 2016 (United States)
  • Winner of Brain Child Award, Tillywig Toy & Media Awards 2016 (United States)
  • Winner of Children’s Nonfiction Picture Book 2017 (United States)
  • Winner of Silver Award for Juvenile Nonfiction, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award (United States).

ISBN: 9781782853329

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64 pages