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Aug 17, 2011

Kathryn rated it:

This is a wonderful, wonderful book for sharing cultures with young children through real-world photography instead of imagined illustrations. Though the pictures practically speak for themselves, Kerley's sparse text is effective in providing some context and narrative flow. Young children will easily identify with the various activities children everywhere experience from waking up in the morning, brushing teeth and eating breakfast (whether it be pancakes, churros or "hot sweet tea wit More...

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Aug 10, 2011

Gundula rated it:

I love the wonderful photographs. They are both realistic and evocative, telling the stories of the many joys, but also some of the struggles of children's days and daily routines far better and much more descriptively than the text itself (which I consider rather spare and only adequate, as it really does not describe the exquisite photographs in enough detail; I want and need more in-text information). However, what makes One World, One Day special and an amazing teaching and learning tool (r More...

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Aug 16, 2011

Abigail rated it:

Pairing a simple, straightforward narrative by Barbara Kerley - author of a number of non-fiction titles for younger readers, including such picture-book biographies as The Extraordinary Mark Twain and The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins - and beautiful photography from a variety of sources, One World, One Day explores a day in the life of children from all over the globe. From their diverse breakfasts - porridge, pancakes, churros, toast - through their various means of attending school, the bo More...

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Sep 03, 2010

Lisa rated it:

This is a fabulous book. As I was reading along, I was thinking that this was a good and simple book for young children, a great way to introduce the concept that there are different cultures, that children live differently in different places, but also share many similarities. But it seemed to be a 4 or even 3 star book. Then, I got to the notes, one for every photograph, in the back of the book, and these notes made this book so appropriate for older kids (and younger kids with questions!) and More...

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Aug 07, 2011

David rated it:

One World, One Day by Barbara Kerley uses excellent, riveting photographs and a poetic text to show that we are one global family. This elegant picture book features contributions from top international photographers.

One World, One Day follows the course of one day in our world. Sunrise to sunset is captured in the essential things we all do daily. An American pancake breakfast is contrasted with porridge in North Korea and churros in Spain. At the end of the book, each image is repr More...

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Aug 27, 2011

Kay rated it:

Absolutely loved this book - for some reason, it brought tears to my eyes! So many layers to this book - a simple story about the commonalities of children experiencing a typical day. Getting up, going to school, handling chores/homework, playing and family time, going to bed. Yet the photographs also show the stark differences in surroundings, ethnicity, and level of wealth. I read all of the photo credits and enjoyed the stories behind the pictures. I also loved the map at the end, which showe More...

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Jan 25, 2012

Julie rated it:

Barbara Kerley celebrates the quotidian events that take place around the world. Despite our different countries, languages, and cultures, children all over the world share many of the same activities, such as waking up, eating breakfast, and spending time with family. This book helps children take a global perspective and gives them a new lens in which to explore new cultures. The end notes provide additional information about the countries highlighted in the book, and provide a stepping st More...

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Jul 01, 2009

babyhippoface rated it:

From sunrise to sunset, a typical day in the life of children around the globe is depicted through eye-catching photographs from talented artists at National Geographic. Many different people groups are shown dining, playing, studying, and working, helping readers see that while the details of their lives may vary, children everywhere are part of a global community. An appendix lists the location of every photo and accompanying photographer’s notes where available, some sharing anecdotes about w More...

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Sep 02, 2011

Chandra rated it:

One World, One Day features a 'day in the life' of children in our world. I am such a total sucker for books like this! The cover, however, didn't instantly attract me and it wasn't until my friends here starting raving about this that I decided to give it a try. It's just a simple (but brilliant) concept executed beautifully. My favorite kind of picture book! It seems to be a universal fact that young children enjoy looking at photos of other children. That's why books like Children Just Like Me More...

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Sep 14, 2009

Liza rated it:

Just fantastic and utterly stunning. This is a simple book that goes through a day in the life of any child. The photos come from all over the world and show both the differences and the commonalities of being a child in this world. Racial divides are crossed and many cultures are featured. This book would work well in a storytime, as a teaching tool, or just as a gift to the people in your life who would enjoy some beautiful meaning. Plus, Stephen Alvarez's photo of a firefly is heart-stop More...

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Sep 03, 2009

Ramarie rated it:

This book was on the new perusal cart, and it caught my eye. The short phrases on each page accompanied by beautiful photographs of people and children around the globe emphasize our global unity. Each of the photos is a little story in itself and the author helps tell the story by including captions for each of the photographs on the last pages.
The same author has done similarly captivating books on the subject of peace and water conservation.

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Aug 19, 2011

Dolly rated it:

This is a fascinating book that shows that all around the world, people do many of the same things. Life is different, but the daily routines are very similar. The photographs are excellent and the short, but engaging narrative really conveys the sameness. I also really liked the author's note at the end and the additional information about the various locations photographed.

This book was featured as one of the selections for the August 2011 Maps and Geography themed books for th More...

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Oct 27, 2009

Renee rated it:

Get this book! I cannot think of a better way to express how I feel about it, other than to urge you to buy it or borrow it NOW. It is informative, educational, poignant, heart wrenching, jolly, lighthearted--the photos are beyond words.

To actually see how children around the globe spend their day--just amazing. it will make the American youngster sit up and take an interest, that's for sure.

I love this book.

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Apr 05, 2011

Amanda rated it:

This is a great book to use when teaching about different cultures around the world as well as respect and tolerance. It is mostly pictures of different people around the world who are doing similar things, like eating breakfast, going to school, and playing. They just all do these things differently. The author says that them more we embrace or commonality, the more tolerant we will be of our differences.

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Nov 29, 2009

Amanda rated it:

The photographs are amazing in this book, but what would you expect from National Geographic! There is also a nice photo index in the back telling where all the pictures are taken from. This text illustrates that daily life happens in each culture. There are some fabulous similarities (kids playing) and drastic differences (chores/foods). This is a great way to bring in different cultures into your classroom.

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Mar 30, 2011

Laura rated it:

A stunning picture book of kids around the world. The text is simple and complements the striking photos. Each photograph is described at the end of the book. Older students will appreciate having access to more information. A great read aloud and picture book selection for building cultural and world awarenes.

The author is a former Peace Corps volunteer from Nepal. Yay!

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Aug 09, 2011

Cheryl in CC NV rated it:

The photos are so gorgeous this book is actually more engaging than many others like it. The notes at the end are illuminating, too. An older child would like to read them and learn that some children don't actually get to go to school each day. The end, bedtime rituals, was a little weak - I'd have loved more about curling up in homes in developing countries. Overall, highly recommended for home or school.

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Jun 02, 2009

Marie rated it:

EVERYONE should have a copy of this book! The photos are gorgeous, but it is the simplicity with which the day's activities are described and illustrated that makes the similarities among people so clear. In the back, each photo used in the book is shown with a caption. These captions provide a wealth of information.

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Apr 12, 2011

Sarah rated it:

This is a beautiful book that tracks children all over the world through one single day. It is truly international. The end even has information where all the pictures were taken. It doesn't get five stars because the text of the captions was so small I couldn't read it without squinting hard.

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Aug 16, 2011

Jenny rated it:

Amazing photos of how children spend their day all over the world. I loved reading where the photos were taken and a little about them... and I love that this book focussed on how much we have in common, despite small cultural differences. We are more alike than different.

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Jul 15, 2009

Natalie rated it:

National Geographic quality photographs accompany a simple text that follows children all over the world doing basic daily tasks like eating breakfast or travelling to school. Included afterward is a description of each of the 51 photos.

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Jan 11, 2010

Marianna rated it:

Love the concept...I wish the information that was included in the back had been more prominent in the pages of the book. For a younger audience this book is a good way to introduce the ideas of interconnectedness.

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Sep 15, 2009

Kari rated it:

My 5 year daughter really liked this book. Love the photography, and the accompanying notes and map of where all the photographs were taken. Rory was very drawn to the children in Brazil who sleep in hammocks.

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Aug 15, 2011

LauraW rated it:

Gorgeous pictures; interesting concept; good potential for further projects for kids; but the most interesting part for me was the section at the end that annotates the pictures.

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Sep 02, 2009

lauren rated it:

around the world kids dream of tomorrow and all the possibilities of just one day

beautiful photographs depicting the lives of children around the world: one world, one day.

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Oct 22, 2009

Eileen rated it:

A beautiful book about kids from all over the world and the similarities they share. They go to school, though how they get there varies widely. The photographs are amazing!

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Nov 14, 2011

Stacy rated it:

I'm spoiled by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio, I think. Amazing pictures and the text to describe them. This was a GoodReads recommendation based on their books and it led me to consider them as similar in style. This is a picture book for children with minimal text and actual photos instead of drawings. I would have loved the book if there was information on where the pictures were taken or the story behind the snapshot. I need more.

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Jul 06, 2011

Paula rated it:

Beautiful photographs from around the world showing a child's life everywhere accompanied with simple texts. Not suitable for story time

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Sep 28, 2009

W.H. rated it:

After returning from China recently, this book--about how kids all over the world are so different and yet, so the same--really hit home.

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Jul 06, 2011

Amy rated it:

National Geographic produced, with photographs of children from around the world doing similar daiy activities.

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