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This is how we do it
52 pages
A gentle, eye-opening journey through a single day that celebrates both the beautiful differences and the shared rhythms of childhood around the world.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like taking a gentle, sunlit walk across the globe, peeking into the daily lives of children from vastly different cultures. The pace is steady and deliberate, moving rhythmically through a single day to highlight both unique traditions and universal habits. Its tone is deeply earnest and inclusive, creating a warm atmosphere of curiosity and connection. The prose is accessible and genuine, acting as both a window into new worlds and a mirror reflecting shared human experiences. It is a deeply uplifting read that will delight curious young minds, educators, and parents who want to foster a sense of global citizenship and celebrate the simple, unifying joys of childhood play and daily routines.
- Mood
- curious
- uplifting
- connected
- gentle
- Tone
- earnest
- warm
- inclusive
- educational
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- shared humanity · daily routines · cultural diversity · global connection · childhood play
- The writing
- Accessible and genuine, presenting factual daily routines with a gentle, unifying rhythm.
- The arc
- Moves from a curious exploration of global differences to a warm realization of shared human connection.
- Who it's for
- Curious children and educators looking to explore the world and find common ground across different cultures.
About the book
Follow the real lives of seven kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia for a single day! In Japan Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda Daphine likes to jump rope. But while the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as a mirror reflecting our common experiences.
Description from Open Library.
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