Where We Live: Mapping Neighborhoods of Kids Around the Globe by Margriet Ruurs, Wenjia Tang
Published by Kids Can Press on October 4, 2022
ISBN: 1525301373
Pages: 40
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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On the left page, there is a scenario of one of 16 children’s neighborhoods in mostly little-known countries that will enlighten readers’ understanding of global cultures. The right-side page is an accompanying map of the neighborhood that was featured. While the vignettes are strong, the maps were difficult to understand. Readers will learn a lot about different countries while reading this book, but might have to look up more information on a computer, such as the types of medicines obtained from coconut trees. An interesting book about cultures, but not a great introduction to maps. For readers in grades 3-6.

Reviewed by Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library