Living in . . . Australia: Ready-to-Read Level 2

Living in...

by Chloe Perkins, Tom Woolley (Illustrator)

Discover what it’s like to grow up in Australia in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!

Hello! My name is Ruby, and I’m a kid just like you living in Australia. Australia is a country filled with awesome beaches, unique animals, and exciting cities! Have you ever wondered what Australia is like? Come along with me to find out!

Each book in our Living in… series is narrated by a kid growing up in their home country and is filled with fresh, modern illustrations as well as loads of history, geography, and cultural goodies that fit perfectly into Common Core standards. Join kids from all over the world on a globe-trotting adventure with the Living in… series—sure to be a hit with children, parents, educators, and librarians alike!

Genres: Australia, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Geography, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 7, 2017

Reviews

[The Book Consultant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great introduction to Australia that I read with my 6 year old son. We’re learning about different countries with Little Passports, and I like to enhance each month’s LP package by reading a couple of books about whatever country is featured that month.

This book is fun because it is told from the perspective of a little girl living in Australia. She walks you through a typical day, including what foods are typically eaten at meals and what things are learned in school. This book also includes a little bit about Australian history - a fun lesson I really appreciated!

Overall, this is a great book/series for introducing young readers to another county and culture - I highly recommend this series!

[Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Ready-to-Read book that is appropriate for about a second grader. Ruby takes the reader through her day both with her grandparents and at school telling readers about the country of Australia and its history. Excellent overall picture of the country of Australia, what it is like, and how it developed. Excellent support pictures.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Ruby takes readers on a tour of Australia by letting them follow her around for one typical day. While at school the history and culture of Australia come up, and various other aspects such as local foods and past-times are incorporated as well.

A great intro to the people and culture of modern Australia as well as a crash course in Australian history. Great resource for curious kids or lower grades studying Australia.

[Earl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Living in... is a series that introduces beginning readers to kids from around the world. We learn some of the different geographies of the land and some of the major cities. Then, we spend a day in the life of each child from getting to ready for school to the end of the day. In between, we learn a little bit of history and some other facts pertaining to arts, culture, or sports. A glossary and a page of country facts are included.

[Chinook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second we’ve read of this series and I was quite impressed. I thought it handled the colonial issue well and I liked the the character who is used as the “in” to the culture was being raised by her grandparents. I originally got these because of the South Korea one, to show the girls a bit of where I lived before I had them, but I’m now thinking of buying the set because they are super well done.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was so excited to read this book but now I’m questioning this whole series and whether a series like this can/ should be written by one person. Some important parts of history left out and other parts portrayed in a highly biased way. So disappointing.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great entry in this series that portrays one day in a kids life in a foreign country. This one features a child in Australia. I loved her family was nontraditional. Elementary and up

[Jessica Prukner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicely done

Get this book. Nicely informing about Australia for kids. Well written. I recommend this book for kids and teaching. Good.

[Maggie Panning · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is cute and moderately informative. I mainly just appreciate it as a good non-fiction reader for kids.