June 2017, EK Books, 32 pages, Hardback, Review copies
Summary for A Kiwi Year by Exisle Publishing
Meet Charlie, Ruby, Oliver, Mason and Kaia — Kiwi kids representing a
multicultural blend of culture and race that typifies our amazing
country. They’ll take you through a year in the life of New Zealand's
kids, from celebrations, traditions and events, to our everyday way of
life and the little things that make childhood so memorable.
Summary for A Canadian Year by Exisle Publishing
Meet Liam, Ava, Oki, Chloe and Noah — Canadian kids representing a
multicultural blend of culture and race that typifies our amazing
country. They’ll take you through a year in the life of Canada’s kids,
from celebrations, traditions and events, to our everyday way of life
and the little things that make childhood so memorable.
Nayu's thoughts
You know a book series is
gooed when it has an embargo on it! (It had until publication). I adore this fun, informative
series about children's lives in different countries. This time round, unlike other reviews, I've had time to add pictures that I liked in the book!
A Kiwi Year: I didn't know
that Maori's were such a big part of New Zealand's culture, or that
many of their native birds - including the kiwi - can't fly. I like
how kiwi both means the bird and the tasty if odd looking fruit. Here
are some of my favourite pictures;
A Canadian Year: For
some reason I love what I've heard about the land of maple syrup, so
this book was particularly interesting. I knew French is a common
language in much of Canada, I didn't know it's the largest speaking
French community outisde of Paris, or that it has so many lakes. I
know this is possibly politically incorrect, but ever since I can
remember I've loved what I call Eskimo outfits! They are called
Inuits now,(I looked it up) and yes they have igloos!
Here are some other of my favourite
pictures from the book.
Both these books are a must
read! I like the map and facts at the end of the book, though could
do with a glossary for the many different words used, not all that I
can figure out their meaning. It encourages readers to look them up
but it would be handy having them to hand in the book itself.
Find out more on Tania's website.
Suggested read
Check out the other fact filled books in the series including A
New York Year and A Texas Year by Tanya McCartney and Tina Snerling
(Children's, Picture book, 10E/10E, short 'n' sweet review)
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