Award-winning author Tessa Strickland has written many of Barefoot’s best-selling titles. David Dean is a full-time illustrator who fulfills his mission of travelling the world from the comfort of his studio. Known for his exotic and colourful artwork, David paints in a room surrounded by books about different cultures.
"[Children of the World] takes its readers on a visual trek across
the globe, where they discover that — despite our different
clothes and homes and languages — we are more alike than
different" — Caryl Stern, President & CEO, U.S. Fund for UNICEF
"Definitely add this to the mix to create interested world
citizens" — Kirkus Reviews
★ "A lyrical exploration of humankind that strikes a lovely balance
between celebrating individuality while recognizing the rewards of
community" — Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A wonderful resource for igniting a spirit of wonder,
appreciation, and belonging in children representing a beautiful
variety of geographic places, cultures, and experiences" –
Daydreamers Press
"[A] truly groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction...No
elementary school or community library should be without a copy" –
Midwest Book Review
"A book to dip into time and time again; a treasure trove of
discussion topics, but also an aesthetic delight" – BookTrust
"Strickland and DePalma 'invite all young readers to explore the
world and discover their place within it,' and I believe this book
is an excellent starting point for that" – The School Librarian
"An ambitious book that succeeds in capturing all manner of
diversity of the human species" – Booklist Review
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