October 2016, Exisle Publishing, 32 pages each, both Hardback & Review copies
Summary for A New York Year from Exisle
Meet Madison, Alexander, Fabian, Sophia, and Jayla — New York kids
representing a blend of culture and race that typifies this impressive
state. They’ll take you through a year in the life of New York’s kids,
from celebrations, traditions and events, to the everyday way of life
and the little things that make childhood so memorable.
Summary for A Texas Year from Exisle
Meet Luis, Alexis, Christopher, Ethan, and Mia — Texan kids representing
a blend of culture and race that typifies this amazing state. They’ll
take you through a year in the life of Texan kids, from celebrations,
traditions and events, to the everyday way of life and the little things
that make childhood so memorable.
Nayu's thoughts
Admittedly I owe a review for a previous book in the series, A Scottish Year, because I planned to do another photo style review that I did
for the 1st book I reviewed in the series, An English Year, but that is heavily time
consuming so hasn't been a priority (sorry). However it is as awesome as
these two books are!
Unlike previous UK based countries these look at
2 distinctive states in America. I'm now used to the slightly strange
to me cheeks, which is great as I adore the girls' outfits, they look
colourful and upbeat. Just like the UK themed books these follow a few
children from different backgrounds and ages in a year, looking at
some things which are the same like national festivals and holidays
and school stuff, as well as things which are unique to each state.
For New York I loved seein the names of museums and central park
which I've read about in ficion books, and I did get teary eyed over
the mention of remembering 9/11. I remember having my tv show stopped
and news of the 2nd plane going into the tower live, so it's not
something I can forget. Naturally Central Park gets mentioned, as does the Statue of Liberty.
For Texas naturally they have dude ranches and
horses, which I have read several fiction stories about so I already know how they work. There's also an adorable hamster which is shown as a pet
then making it's way to an event (I think it even had a costume at
that point).
It's amazing how much of a feel for eah state I got from
reading these books. I especially love the part at the back which has
facts about each state inclduing the state flower and motto. I hope
more states are explored, although there are a lot so I doubt all
could be covered. I'd love Alaska to be the next book!
Find out more on Tania's website.
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