The author states that "whatever their genre, the picture books presented here will fly small children to other countries and introduce them to the diverse peoples and places of their world." The destinations are divided by continent and country, in alphabetical order. Brief descriptions of the books are followed by bibliographic information, but do not include ISBNs or suggested age or grade level. (The author explains that the age ranges indicated in book reviews often vary widely; therefore, specific ages are not noted.) Another point made by the author concerns inappropriate parts of the book. "Teachers, parents, and other adults can exercise choice over the books introduced. They can omit portions they find inappropriate, especially for the very young; explain and answer questions about the stories and the settings; reinforce the positive characteristics of the books." There are many better picture-book guides that provide more substance, additional information on illustrations, and activities that correlate with curriculum.
Mary Lankford, Library Consultant, Austin, TX
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
An impressive guide that will not only aid collection development but serve as a useful reference tool as well -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2002
Can enable educators to create effective units of study with other disciplines such as art, history, geography, and world languages. -- Multicultural Review, June 2002
Es un libro necesario para ayudar a los ninos a tener nuevas experiencias conociendo neuvas personas y nuevos lugares. -- El Hispano News, Albuquerque, NM, May 3, 2002
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