BFB Around the World with Picture Books Part I

Travel the world through delightful children’s picture books! Introduce your K-3rd children to world geography and culture with award-winning literature. Part One covers Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica (Part II covers Europe and South America). In Asia we explore China, Japan, Thailand, and India. In Africa we visit Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana. This course includes nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, and history. 

Gentle Socratic questions are designed to prompt discussion and discovery. Geographic elements include country maps and flags for children to cut out, paint or color, encouraging journaling of all they are learning. Beautiful drawings of indigenous animals are also included which will familiarize students with some remarkable creatures, their habitat and habits, cultivating respect and wonder for the natural world.

Each country visited also includes a Library Connection, as well as History and Biography suggestions, so that parents can expand the study with additional recommendations. Each chapter concludes with a fun foray into the cuisine of the country with recipes, photos, and links to create a memorable evening visiting unique culinary creations from around the world.

  • This study contains 70 lessons.
  • Complete 4 lessons per week for a semester study.
  • Complete 2 lessons per week for a one-year study.

* Be sure to download the free picture packet that accompanies this study. These are coloring pictures referenced in the Teacher Guide.

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Crow Boy
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Day of Ahmed's Secret
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Hush!
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Once a Mouse
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