About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that people in the world look, eat, or live differently than they do, or when you want to cultivate a sense of global citizenship from an early age. This beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap journey takes young readers across continents, showing them that while a home in New York looks different from a home in Tokyo, the love and daily rhythms within them are remarkably similar. Through gentle rhyme and interactive discovery, the book explores themes of curiosity, belonging, and the joy of diversity. It is perfectly aged for preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 3-7) who are beginning to expand their world view. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated folk-art style and the way it frames differences as something to be celebrated rather than feared, making it an excellent tool for building empathy and cultural awareness.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and highly optimistic. It avoids depictions of conflict or extreme poverty, focusing instead on cultural richness and communal joy.
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old child who is curious about the world around them. It is for the naturally observant child who loves puzzles and hidden details.
