About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about their family's heritage, expresses curiosity about a world map, or is preparing for an upcoming international trip. It serves as a comprehensive doorway to global citizenship, transforming abstract borders into living cultures filled with unique foods, sports, and traditions. This is the perfect resource for fostering a sense of wonder about the vastness of the world while highlighting the shared humanity that connects us all. As an educational guide, it balances historical context with modern-day fun, making it appropriate for children aged 7 to 12. Parents will appreciate how the book moves beyond dry statistics to include sensory details: like the sound of yodeling or the taste of Danish licorice. It is an ideal choice for building vocabulary and sparking dinner-table conversations about geography, history, and the beautiful diversity of the European continent.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book takes a secular and objective approach to history. While it mentions 'dramatic history,' it focuses on age-appropriate facts. Any mention of historical conflict is handled with a direct, factual tone rather than a graphic one, maintaining a hopeful and curious outlook on the modern state of these nations.
