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Learn about the lives of children around the world, including their family life, what they eat, their school uniforms, and what their schooldays are like. Also learn about playtime, home life, pets, and bedtime for children in other countires. A map at the end shows all the countries discussed, from Australia to Vietnam.

Learn about the different kinds of food people eat around the world. Read about traditional foods, like Russian borscht and Indian curry. Learn about food and religious festivals, fasting, where people get food, the different ways to eat food, and learn about hunger in the world. A map at the end shows the different countries discussed, from Borneo to USA.

12-year-old Abel has to fight not only for knowledge, but for food, acceptance and friendship in the South Pacific Islands. This gripping story highlights universal family values and the cultural heritage on Vanuatu. Photos by by NatGeo photographer Raul Touzon add emphasis and color.

Have fun learning about different ways to play around the world. Learn about team games, outdoor games, indoor games, imaginary games, and more. Learn about skipping, swinging, and running, and about clapping and singing games. Learn about birthday games like Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Donkey, or Fukuwarai. A map at the end shows all the countries discussed, from Botswana to Vietnam.

The friendly gang from the Around the World series are back. Saying Goodbye Around the World is book two of the series. As with the first book―Saying Hello Around the World, readers will not only see the words for goodbye in the various languages, but they'll also have enunciations for the words that represent goodbye in each language. We all know that these days we live in a global world. While it is still an advantage to speak another language, by the time the children today are grown, it will be an absolute necessity. So, take advantage of this simple, easy and early opportunity to introduce your child to foreign languages and diversity. More importantly, you have an opportunity here to get them ahead of the curve. The earlier children are introduced to foreign languages the easier it is for them to learn them. Moreover, it aids in their problem solving, helps them become better students, improves their sense of empathy, improves their cultural understanding just to name a few benefits. So, bring your children along and join the characters in this fun, educational, series. Take the leap ahead and introduce your children to the wonder and beauty of diversity. Expand their vision and horizon through this small window into different cultures and perspectives via language. You won't regret it because you can never go wrong by preparing them for the world of tomorrow.