Ebook: Give your child the world: raising globally minded kids one book at a time

The world in our homes -- Falling in love with the world -- The good earth: a love story -- Practical ways to invite the world into your home -- The power of story -- Read the world -- The joy of other lands: how to use the reading lists -- Children just like me: multicultural books -- Bring the rain: Africa -- Number the stars: Europe -- The weaving of a dream: Asia -- Silent music: Middle East -- Wagon wheels: North America -- A harvest of hope: Latin America -- Sailing off: Australia, Oceania, and the Polar regions.;Young children live with awe and wonder as their daily companions. But as they grow, worries often crowd out wonder. Knowing this, how can parents strengthen their kids' love for the world so it sticks around for the long haul' Thankfully, parents have at their fingertips a miracle vaccine-one that can boost their kids' immunity to the world's distractions. Well-chosen stories connect us with others, even those on the other side of the globe. Build your kids' lives on a story-solid foundation and you'll give them armor to shield themselves from the world's cynicism. You'll give them confidence to persevere in the face of life's conflicts. You'll give them a reservoir of compassion that spills over into a lifetime of love in action. Give Your Child the World features inspiring stories, practical suggestions, and carefully curated reading lists of the best children's literature for each area of the globe. Reading lists are organized by region, country, and age range (ages 4-12). Each listing includes a brief description of the book, its themes, and any content of which parents should be aware. Parents can introduce their children to the world from the comfort of home by simply opening a book together. Give Your Child the World is poised to become a bestselling family reading treasury that promotes literacy, develops a global perspective, and strengthens family bonds while increasing faith and compassion.