Kids Around the World

Updated June 10, 2026
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Two New Years
Ho, Richard (Children's author)
Paper Book
This warm and welcoming New Year celebration invites readers to learn about Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year traditions and to reflect on the rich blends of cultures and traditions in their own lives.   For this multicultural family, inspired...
The truth about dragons
Leung, Julie
Paper Book
A Day in the Sun
Ejaita, Diana
Paper Book
A stunning celebration of our Sun and the universal ways in which it connects each of us, all around the world. No matter who you are or where you live, the Sun graces us all. It wakes us up, lights our breakfast tables, warms our play, lifts our moods, grows our food, and gives...
China
Daemicke, Songju Ma
Paper Book
★ "In the ever-splendid "Our World" series, a brief introduction to Chinese language and culture. Simple words, such as hello and good night are taught with the Chinese characters, phonetic guide, and translation." - School Library Journal Nǐ hǎ...
River of mariposas
Ortega, Mirelle
Paper Book
From Mirelle Ortega, the author-illustrator of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land comes River of Mariposas, a vibrant, colorful picture book story of imagination and the determination of a child to bring back the butterflies--even if she has to make them herself. ...
Goddesses & heroines
Menzies, Jean
Paper Book
Discover the stories of goddesses and other powerful women shared throughout the ages in this beautifully illustrated compendium for children. With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to key female figures from...
My Bollywood dream
Dwivedi, Avani
Paper Book
A Bollywood film brings people together--and inspires a little girl's budding ambition--in a heartfelt and joyful picture book debut from a new talent. It's Friday night, and on the bustling streets of Mumbai, a girl heads out with her family to the cinema. As she rides through...
Words between us
Krans, Angela Pham
Paper Book
From Angela Pham Krans (Finding Papa) and Dung Ho (New York Times bestselling illustrator of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners) comes a poignant picture book that tenderly portrays the intergenerational bond between a boy named Felix and his grandma that's cemented over food--and flash...
Ramadan on Rahma Road : a recipe storybook
Gutta, Razeena Omar
Paper Book
★ "An exceptional book about Ramadan that celebrates the breaking of the daily fast and the sharing of the transcendent power of food." -- School Library Journal In the houses of Rahma Road are people from all over the world. Some are fasting for Ramadan, and...
Eid for Nylah
Farook, Nizrana
Paper Book
A heartwarming tale of community celebration and preparations for Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious cat!
Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim
Commeh, Kobina
Paper Book
A 2026 Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book A 2026 Children's Africana Book Awards Best Picture Book Winner A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year for 2026 ★ "A wonderful story to show how it is possible to overcome our fears of doing something...
What's cooking?
Michaels, Patty
Paper Book
From ingredient origins to tasty desserts, spend time in the kitchen with kids from around the world in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter. What's cooking? Learn how ingredients from across...
Alpacas Here, Alpacas There
Tillotson, Carrie
Paper Book
Learn all about alpacas in both North and South America in this rhyming nonfiction picture book full of these darling fluffy friends! Alpacas here, alpacas there depend on people for their care. Thousands of years ago, people living high in the Andes Mountains...
Maya's Holi
Umrigar, Thrity
Paper Book
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, sharing, and love with Maya as she visits her grandparents in India for the spring jubilee. Maya loves visiting her grandparents in India, and this year is extra special because she is celebrating Holi with them. Maya and her family start the magical...
Midnight Motorbike
Tajsar, Maureen Shay
Paper Book
Imagine Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site set in the jungle. On a night too hot to sleep, Amma takes her daughter on a magical, moonlit motorbike ride through South India. In this lush mother-daughter nighttime adventure through the jungles of southern India,...

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