Book Recommendation: Give Your Child The World

Books instilled in me the desire to travel the world, to explore it, to meet people from other countries. My fondest memories from growing up are long car rides where my mother would read to me and my siblings about far away places. When I could read for myself, a whole new world opened to me.

Fast forward ten years, I’ve traveled to almost 20 countries, lived abroad for months at a time, and begun writing my own books (while still reading SO much). And it’s all because my parents opened the world to me through reading.

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Book Recommendation:

Give Your Child The World

 

Broken into two parts, Give Your Child The World starts with Falling in Love with the World showing Jamie Martin’s own heart for children and the world.

But, it’s the simple ideas that make a big difference, including ten ways to build a story-solid foundation for your family. Jamie is practical in her ideas for those who want to explore the world but can’t afford to jet off to every other country.

The second part of the book is Read the World. Jamie’s book recommendations are categorized by region, country, and age range (4-6, 6-8, 8-10 and 10-12).

Meanwhile, there are special sections throughout where parents have shared how they incorporate learning about other cultures and spectacular places around the world without really going around-the-world.

Jamie includes books highlighting Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other regions.

My Thoughts

I’m not a mom, but I have a lot of friends who are moms (and the number is growing!). I adore children and the world and reading. Give Your Child The World weaves all of these loves together so I don’t know what could be better (maybe a book that makes dinner too…)!

I want to have kids now so I can use this resource, but since I don’t, I’ll use it to help with future kid activities that I’ll lead.

On a scale of cotton candy (unhealthy but sweet) to Brussels sprouts (healthy but bitter), Give Your Child The World by Jamie C. Martin creates an international potluck that never becomes inedible.

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What I’ll Be Reading from Jamie’s List

Based on Jamie Martin’s book recommendations, I’ll be looking at stories set in South Africa (since I hope to travel there in the coming year).

The Day Gogo Went to Vote by Eleanor Batezat Sisulu

My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me by Maya Angelou

Journey to Jo’burg: A South African Story by Beverley Naidoo

 

 

#BookGiveaway

So here’s the BEST part. I get to give the winner of the below giveaway their own paperback copy of this AMAZING resource. You have a week.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

And if you stuck around all the way to the bottom of this post, all the gold stars for you!

I so believe in reading (and loving the world) that I want to offer you another shot at receiving a free copy of Give Your Child The World. If you know someone who (or if you) really deserve a copy of this book, explain why in the comments before August 31, 2016 [edit August 28 to line up with Rafflecopter Giveaway]. This will not be a “fair” contest because I intend to choose someone based on their comment (if you’re not okay with that, please do not enter). All other terms & conditions of the above giveaway apply, other than my selection process.

Winner from the Comments: Suzanna!

Happy Traveling and Reading, Friends!