World Cultures and Geography Reading List

North America-- surrounding islands included The United States

Around the World in 80 Tales The More the Merrier-A Story from the United States, p. 10

Around the World in 80 Tales

The Three Spells-A Story from the the Sioux of the Dakota Plains, p. 15


The Owl Battle-A Story from Hawaii, p. 18

Around the World in 80 Tales Brer Rabbit Goes Fishing-An African-American Story from the United States, p. 22

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Magic Doll-A Story from North America, p.112

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

Three Months’ Night-A Story from North America, p. 16

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Knee-High Man-A Story from North America, p. 69


The Steel Man-A Story from North America, p. 96 Mexico:

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Singing Toad-A Story from Mexico, p.45


Red Ant, Black Ant-A Story from Mexico, p. 30 Canada:

Around the World in 80 Tales The White Bear-A Story from Canada, p. 13

Very Last First Time by Jan Andrews (The Inuit)

Guatemala:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Golden Horseshoe-A Story from Guatemala, p. 27

Cuba:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Charcoal Seller’s Son, A Story from Cuba, p. 24

Puerto Rico:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Rabbit and Tiger Save the World-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 21


Tiger Gets Stuck-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 44

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Tiger and the Storm-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 66


Tiger Eats a Monkey-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 83

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Tiger Tries to Cheat-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 102


The Half Chick-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 27 South America South America (General)

Usborne Stories from Around the World How Birds got Bright Feathers—A Story from South America, p. 28

Venezuela:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Rainbow Snake, A Story from Venezuela, p. 36

Colombia:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Lost Friend, A Story from Colombia, p. 38

Ecuador:

Around the World in 80 Tales Two for You, Three for Me, A Story from Ecuador, p. 40

Bolivia:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Armadillo’s Song, A Story from Bolivia, p. 44

Paraguay

Around the World in 80 Tales Toad in the Hole, A Story from Paraguay, p. 46

Brazil:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Two Brothers-A Story from Brazil, p. 105


The Three Oranges, A Story from Brazil, p. 47 Argentina:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Man in the Moon, A Story from Argentina, p. 50

Chile:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Monk’s Treasure, A Story from Chile, p. 52

Europe—Surrounding Islands Included Europe (General):

The Duchess Bakes a Cake by Virginia Kahl Great Britain: England:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Silly Jack-A Story from England, p. 10


The Brave Bull Calf-A Story from England, p. 40


Cap o’ Rushes, A Story from England, p. 56

Mr. Gumpy’s Motor Car by John Burningham Scotland:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Girl Who Played with the Stars-A Story from Scotland, p. 12


The Clever Baker-A Story from Scotland, p. 71

Around the World in 80 Tales The Selkie Wife, A Story from Scotland, p. 59

Wee Gillis by Munro Leaf

Wales:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Clever Mouse-A Story from Wales, p. 46


The Greedy Farmer-A Story from Wales, p. 76

Around the World in 80 Tales The Island of Fairies, A Story from Wales, p. 61

Ireland:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Lazy Tom-A Story from Ireland, p. 85


The Giant’s Causeway, A Story from Ireland, p. 63 Denmark:

Around the World in 80 Tales A Real Princess, A Story from Denmark, p. 66

Nordic Countries / Scandinavia (General):

Usborne Stories from Around the World Thor’s Hammer-A Story from Scandinavia, p. 56

Norway:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Olle and the Troll-A Story from Norway, p. 92


Three Billy Goats Gruff, A Story from Norway, p. 68 Sweden:

Around the World in 80 Tales Nail Soup, A Story from Sweden, p. 70

Finland:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Shepherd and the Clever Princess-A Story from Finland, p. 22


The Amazing Pine Cone-A Story from Finland, p. 48

Around the World in 80 Tales The Gift of the Sun, A Story from Finland, p. 72

Estonia

Around the World in 80 Tales The Laziest Boy in the World, A Story from Estonia, p. 73

Latvia

Around the World in 80 Tales The Fighting Fisherman, A Story from Latvia, p. 75

Lithuania

Around the World in 80 Tales The Mermaids Marriage, A Story from Lithuania, p. 77

Russia:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Baba Yaga, the Witch-A Story from Russia, p. 99


The Determined Frog-A Story from Russia, p. 118

Around the World in 80 Tales The Czar’s Wedding Ring, A Story from Russia, p. 79

Another Celebrated Dancing Bear by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk

Hungary:

Around the World in 80 Tales Thirsty are the Reeds, A Story from Hungary, p. 80

Poland:

Around the World in 80 Tales Dreadful Dragon, A Story from Poland, p. 82

Romania:

Around the World in 80 Tales Keeping Secrets, A Story from Romania, p. 84

Bulgaria:

Around the World in 80 Tales Orfeo in the Underworld, A Story from Bulgaria p. 86

Greece:

Usborne Stories from Around the World How the Turtle got its Shell—A Story from Greece, p. 19


The Mouse and the Lion-The Story from Greece, p. 8

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Arion and the Dolphin-A Story from Greece, p. 18


The Pirate’s Punishment, A Story from Greece p. 88

Malta:

Around the World in 80 Tales Green Figs, Purple Figs, A Story from Malta p. 90

Italy:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Buried Treasure-A Story from Italy, p. 62


The Silver Goose, A Story from Italy p. 92

Papa Piccolo by Carol Tally

The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola Switzerland:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Herdsman’s Song, A Story from Switzerland p. 94

Austria:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Frog’s Wedding, A Story from Austria p. 96

Germany:

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Musicians of Bremen-A Story from Germany, p. 37


Simple Jown-A Story from Germany, p. 54

Around the World in 80 Tales The Dwarf’s Gift, A Story from Switzerland p. 98

A New Coat for Anna, by Harriet Ziefert

The Czech Republic:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Nail Soup-A Story from the Czech Republic, p. 82

Netherlands:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Brave Hendrick-A Story from Holland, p. 67


Hans, the Hero of Haarlem, A Story from the Netherlands p. 100 Belgium:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Lace Makers of Bruges, A Story from Belgium, p. 102

France:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Puss in Boots—A Story from France, p. 22


The Two Sisters-A Story from France, p. 112

Around the World in 80 Tales The Miller’s Son, A Story from France, p. 104

The Glorious Flight by Alice and Martin Provensen (France and English

Channel)

Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton

Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully Spain:

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Four Brothers-A Story from Spain, p. 87


The Contented Priest-A Story from Spain, p. 88

Around the World in 80 Tales A Helpful Friend, A Story from Spain, p. 107

The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf

Portugal: Around the World in 80 Tales

Roast Rooster, A Story from Portugal, p. 110 Asia Israel:

Around the World in 80 Tales Finders Keepers, A Story from Israel, p. 136

Saudi Arabia:

Around the World in 80 Tales Three Birds, A Story from Saudi Arabia, p. 138

Iran:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Leyla and the Lamp—A Story from Persia, p. 11


Precious Birds, A Story from Iran, p. 140 Afghanistan:

Around the World in 80 Tales When Dreams Come True, A Story from Afghanistan, p. 141

India:

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Snake Charmer—A Story from India, p. 51


The Four Friends-A Story from India, p. 37

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Mouse’s Bride-A Story from India, p. 60


The Four Magicians, A Story from India, p. 143

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Generous Bird-A Story by Bob Hartman, p. 79

(NOTE: This story is not actually from India, but I have included it here since the Indian Peafowl is the national bird of India)

Sri Lanka

Around the World in 80 Tales It’s Not My Fault, A Story from Sri Lanka, p. 144

China:

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Ivory Wand—A Story from China, p. 77


The Dragon Princess, A Story from China, p. 146

The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack Mongolia:

Around the World in 80 Tales Evergreen, A Story from Mongolia, p. 148

South Korea:

Around the World in 80 Tales Big Brother, Little Brother, A Story from South Korea, p. 150

Japan:

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Little Sparrow—A Story from Japan, p. 118

Usborne Stories from Around the World

The Big Wave—A Story from Japan, p. 63

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Crafty Farmer-A Story from Japan, p. 100


Kayoku and the Crane-A Story from Japan, p. 108

Around the World in 80 Tales The Crocodile Bridge, A Story from Japan, p. 152

Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say

A Pair of Red Clogs by Masako Matsuno

Thailand:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Parrot’s Problem, A Story from Thailand, p. 154

New Toes for Tia

Chapter 1-The Accident

New Toes for Tia Chapter 2-Visit of the foreigners

New Toes for Tia

Chapter 3-A new father

New Toes for Tia Chapter 4-Trip to the hospital

New Toes for Tia Chapter 5-The Operation

New Toes for Tia

Chapter 6-New Toes for Tia Vietnam:

Around the World in 80 Tales Food for the Emperor, A Story from Vietnam, p. 157

Cambodia:

Usborne Stories from Around the World A Bag Full of Stories—A Story from Cambodia, p. 123

Philippines:

Around the World in 80 Tales A Birthday Surprise, A Story from the Philippines, p. 159

Malaysia:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Secret in the Package, A Story from Malaysia, p. 161

Indonesia: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

The Mouse Deer’s Wisdom-A Story from Java, p. 34

Around the World in 80 Tales Clever Friends, A Story from Indonesia, p. 163

Australia---Surrounding Islands Included Australia:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Strong Magic-A Story from Australia, p. 6


The Selfish Sand Frog-A Story from Australia, p. 58

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book How the Kangaroo Got Its Tail-A Story from Australia, p. 74


Boomerang, An Aboriginal Story from Australia, p. 166 New Zealand:

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Magic Fish Hook-A Story from New Zealand, p. 32


The Kiwi’s Gift, A Story from New Zealand, p. 168 Papua New Guinea:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Turtle’s Shell, A Story from Papua New Guinea, p. 171

Fiji:

Around the World in 80 Tales Beware the Shark, A Story from Fiji, p. 174

Africa Africa (General):

Usborne Stories from Around the World Stealing the Sun-A Story from Africa, p. 94


The Very Strong Sparrow-A Story from Africa, p. 51

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Selfish Beasts-A Story from Africa, p. 115

Stories from Africa

Chapter 1, Jabo’s Mystery Box Egypt:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Robber and the Monk-A Story from Egypt, p. 124


Counting Chickens, A Story from Egypt, p. 114 Tunisia:

Around the World in 80 Tales The King’s Best Friend, A Story from Tunisia, p. 115

Morocco:

Usborne Stories from Around the World Clever Aisha-A Story from Morocco, p. 72


The Lion’s Dinner, A Story from Morocco, p. 117 Sudan:

Around the World in 80 Tales Secrets are Hard to Keep, A Story from Sudan, p. 118

Stories from Africa

Chapter 4, Lion in the Path!

Ethiopia: Around the World in 80 Tales

White Pebbles, A Story from Ethiopia, p. 120 Somalia:

Around the World in 80 Tales Dinner for All, A Story from Somalia, p. 122

Ghana:

Around the World in 80 Tales Rain Song, A Story from Ghana, p. 123

Nigeria:

Around the World in 80 Tales By Royal Command, A Story from Nigeria, p. 125

Stories from Africa

Chapter 2, The Girl Who Sang in the Goathouse

Stories from Africa Chapter 3, Rescue by Airplanes

Stories from Africa

Chapter 5, “Thank You, Debbie”

Stories from Africa Chapter 6, Dija and the House of Medicine

Kenya:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Rabbit’s Friend, A Story from Kenya, p. 127

Tanzania:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Dancing Hyena, A Story from Tanzania, p. 129

Zimbabwe:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Sun Birds, A Story from Zimbabwe, p. 131

Madagascar: Around the World in 80 Tales

The Pheasant and the Hen, A Story from Madagascar, p. 132 Botswana:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Ostrich’s Horns, A Story from Botswana, p. 133

South Africa:

Around the World in 80 Tales The Cheetah’s Cubs, A Story from South Africa, p. 134

Antarctica

Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra

Book List for Study Around the World in 80 Tales, by Saviour Pirotta, Illustrated by Richard Johnson Usborne Stories from Around the World, Retold by Heather Amery, Illustrated by Linda Edwards* The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, by Bob Hartman and Krisztina Kallai Nagy* Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra New Toes for Tia by Larry Dinkins* The Gods Must Be Angry by Sheila Miller and Ian Murray* Stories from Africa, Written by SIM missionaries* Very Last First Time, by Jan Andrews** A New Coat for Anna, by Harriet Ziefert** Papa Piccolo by Carol Tally ** Another Celebrated Dancing Bear by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk** Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say** The Glorious Flight by Alice and Martin Provensen (France and English Channel)** How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman** Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton** Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully** A Pair of Red Clogs by Masako Matsuno ** Wee Gillis by Munro Leaf** The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf * ** The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack *, ** The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola ** Mr. Gumpy’s Motor Car by John Burningham ** --- * A Sonlight book ** A FIAR Book

General World Culture and World Geography Books: How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World by MaryAnn Kohl- This is a great book to own, but most libraries will also have a copy of this that you can check out. There are lot of great projects that you can use at your discretion as you study the various cultures and countries. The projects are all rated by degree of skill...and I have found that many of the lowest rated projects are very appropriate for four and five year old children. Children Just Like Me: A Unique Celebration of Children Around the World by Anabel Kindersley This is a great book for showing traditional clothing that other children wear around the world. This is also a fairly common book and most libraries will have a copy of this. A Child's Introduction to the World Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China by Heather Alexander I am a big fan of the "Child's Introduction" series of books. So when a fellow sonligher recommended this book I was anxious to check it out. Our library didn't have a copy of it, so I had to bite the bullet and purchase it. I am glad I did. This is a great reference book with tons of ideas to incorporate into your study of the world. This book will really grow with the child and you will probably find you are using it for years to come. Also, try to get your hands on a nicely illustrated multi-cultural cookbook made just for kids. I would suggest hitting your local library and searching for a book there. There are many, many great versions of these types of books out there. If that is not possible, here are some to consider: Kids Around the World Cook!: The Best Foods and Recipes from Many Lands by Arlette N. Braman Around the World Cookbook by Abigail Johnson Dodge Another good resource to check out is some traditional music from the culture you are reading about. This is another resource that I would utilize the library for if at all possible. I highly recommend the Putumayo Presents Series of world music CDs. Another great resource is the Wee Sing Around the World CD.

Songs: The continent Song: http://youtu.be/b2quKN3fyl0 Lyrics While you Point to the Continetns “North America, South America Europe, Asia, and Australia Africa, Antarctica, those are the continents!”

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World Cultures and Geography Reading List