Roger Priddy (b. 1960) is the creator of Priddy Books, which publishes books for babies and young children. Priddy Books is a division of Macmillan Publishers and books published by the imprint have won several Practical Pre-School Awards.
I think that this book does a pretty good job of giving snapshots of every country. My kids are too old for this book now, but we come back to it over and over for a fast reference. I wish the map on the front cover was a little better done, but that's my only complaint. I find this bright and cheery, well organized and fun. Perfect for beginning geographers.