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Children's Nonfiction Travel

A Ticket Around the World (updated edition)

by (author) Natalia Diaz & Melissa Owens

illustrated by Kim Smith

Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc.
Initial publish date
Mar 2022
Category
Travel, General, Customs, Traditions, Anthropology, Atlases, Diversity & Multicultural
Recommended Age
5 to 8
Recommended Grade
2 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781771475808
    Publish Date
    Mar 2022
    List Price
    $9.95

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Description

A Teachers' Pick for ages 5 to 8! Take a tour of 13 countries in this introduction to cultures around the world. This edition of a bestselling favorite is newly updated and re-released in 2022.

Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all 6 populated continents. Along the way, each friend introduces us to their country's environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about their country’s culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks, letting readers imagine they are traveling, too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries.

This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children live around the world. Playful illustrations done with stylized realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book, making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the World will leave young readers feeling like they’ve toured the globe without ever having left home.

About the authors

NATALIA DIAZ is the former acting editor of Chickadee magazine. This is her first published book. She is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Natalia Diaz's profile page

MELISSA OWENS is the assistant editor of Chickadee magazine. This is her first published book. She is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Melissa Owens' profile page

Kim Smith lives in Calgary, Alberta. This is her first children's book. When not illustrating for children, Kim illustrates comics. Her illustrations have been featured in advertising as well as in two comic collections, The Anthology Project and The Anthology Project, Volume Two. She graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 2008 with a Bachelor of Design specializing in character design.

Kim Smith's profile page

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent resource." – Canadian Children's Book News

"Facts are incorporated into the page seamlessly, like a conversation between friends." — Canadian Review of Materials

"The book's inviting design resembles a scrapbook, with small, fact-filled vignettes sprinkled across the pages... will undoubtedly inspire young armchair travelers." — The National Reading Campaign

"A great resource for students at the primary level who are beginning to learn about other countries." — Resource Links

"Can easily appeal beyond an American readership." — Publishers Weekly

"The format easily invites comparisons and contrasts, and thought-provoking questions at the end will encourage additional critical thinking." — Booklist

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