Wednesday, July 16, 2014

A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World: If You Were Me and Lived in Russia & ....... India (Review and Giveaway)

Today our introduction to cultures of the world takes us to Russia and India. Author Carole P. Roman continues writing her series of little books giving youngsters a glimpse into the lives of children in various countries.

RUSSIA

In learning of Russia, you first learn that it is comprised of many different nationalities and ethnic groups within its vast borders. Russia is famous for being cold, big, yet with a variety of warm to cold climates. Next, the author introduces you to the names you would call your parents and to the fact that you will most likely purchase a warm fur hat with ear flaps. The architecture of Russia’s famous churches is beautiful and has colorful onion shaped domes.

Russia has joyful holidays with dancing, singing, food, and fireworks. They celebrate with Grandfather Frost and have presents under the tree.

In the back of the book there are two pages of English words and definitions that you would need to know in Russia.

INDIA

As with all of Carole P. Romans Introduction to Cultures books, we begin with locating the country on the World globe. Did you know that India is the second most populated country in the world? And did you know that there are over 100 different languages spoken there?

Indian money is called the rupee and their movie industry is called Bollywood (kind of like Hollywood). Eating in India involves interesting spices such as cumin, curry, cinnamon, and chilies. Some people in India do not eat beef or pork.

They have their own holidays, too. One is Holi which is a two-day celebration of good overcoming evil. And just like other children all over the world, children in India love to play and they go to school.

At the end of the book there is a page of words with definitions that are good to know about India.

To date, Carole P. Roman has written and printed the following If You Were Me and Lived in…… at least nine books. Chat With Vera has reviewed most of these. I invite you to read my reviews and see if these might be good books to add to the library of that special child of yours. They are especially nice to have on hand in the homeschool library or school classroom library.

GIVEAWAY: Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. You may be blessed to be the winner of  one copy each of "Russia" and "India" that Carole P.Roman is so generously providing. Begins July 16 & ENDS August 6  @ 12:01 a.m. EDT. Open to USA addresses only. 
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DISCLOSURE: The author provided a complimentary copy of If You Were Me and Lived In Russia  and also .... India in exchange for my honest review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not compensated for this review.

18 comments:

  1. I am intrigued by Asian culture since it is so different from my own.

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  2. I'm really intrigued by Scandinavian culture... I have yet to visit but overall, they seem to have a much more relaxed way of life. I'd love to experience it first hand!

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  3. She has books on these countries: Mexico, France, South Korea, Norway, Turkey and Kenya.

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  4. I am intrigued by any culture different from my own since there's so much to learn!

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  5. I am intrigued by European culture because my family was from there.

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  6. So many! I'll pick Russia for this comment, though. What a complex country with such a rich history. I'm particularly intrigued with their literature.

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  7. I love to learn about Italy because I love the food and culture.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  8. I am interested in the culture in China, because I have several friends from different locations. I enjoy learning about other cultures to help improve communication, appreciation of differences, and understanding.

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  9. I really am interested in learning more about Indian culture. Buddhism and Hinduism have always been intriguing to me. I love their art, fashions, and music.

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  10. Wow! She's written about many cultures! Mexico, France, South Korea, Norway, Kenya, Turkey, Russia, India, Portugal, Australia, I think that's it. had to track them down on Amazon to get entire list!

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  11. Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday! Hope to see you again this week!
    Tina

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  12. I'm interested in asia culture ince its so far away

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  13. Asian since they are so different

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  14. I would like to visit Russia for its rich history.

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  15. I might be interested in life in Scandinavia. I love to travel and experience new place.

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  16. I want to go to Ireland because that's where my great grandparents were born.

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  17. Mexico, India, Norway, Turkey, South Korea, Portugal, Kenya, Russia, Australia and France.

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  18. I've been to both Russia and India and would love my children to learn more about them.

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