Description
About the book. World Tour takes children to 60 locations around the world through illustrations and accessible English texts. Lonely Planet Kids follows the continents, showcasing cities, historical structures, and vast natural areas. The book contains 144 pages and was published in 2021.
Content. The journey includes Central Park in New York, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Eiffel Tower. The Carnival in Venice, the Nile, Serengeti, Tokyo, the Great Wall of China, and Sydney Harbour are also featured. Locations are presented through segments on their characteristics and the experiences associated with them. Pippa Curnick, David Shepard, and Mike Love are the illustrators who provide the destinations with form and color.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for children who enjoy discovering the world through books, whether they start with a familiar place or wish to find something entirely new. The spreads can be used as a starting point for conversations about nature, history, and urban landscapes. This is an illustrated introduction to places on Earth, and the English text can be read together with an adult. An adjacent map provides an additional connection between the motifs.
Read together and discover more. Read together with an adult who can assist with English words, and let the child point out what sparks their interest. Choose one spread or theme at a time and allow space for questions, pauses, and personal associations. Images and text can be used in various ways; you may begin by describing what you see in Norwegian. Return to a favorite theme during the next reading session and see if you notice new details. Link the reading to something the child has experienced, seen, or heard about, so that new words gain a familiar context. A short reading session can continue with a map or another book if a place or question inspires further investigation. Alternate between reading aloud and conversation, and let the child’s interest determine how long you remain on each topic.
About the edition. English book, published 2021. 144 pages. ISBN 9781838694562.
