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If You Were Me and Lived in...Egypt: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World
Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land often called "the cradle of civilization." Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler.
36 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2016
About the author
Carole P. Roman
70 books2,198 followersCarole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children. She hosts a blog radio program called Indie Authors Roundtable and is one of the founders of the magazine, Indie Author's Monthly. She's been interviewed twice by Forbes Magazine. Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman. She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren and a new joke book called The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!
She writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and is currently helping to create an anthology with her mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors. She lives on Long Island near her children and grandchildren.
Her series includes:
Captain No Beard
If You Were Me and Lived in- Cultural
If You Were Me and Lived in- Historical
Nursery series
Oh Susannah- Early Reader and coloring book
Mindfulness for Kids with co-author J. Robin Albertson-Wren
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids; 800 plus Jokes!
Navigating Indieworld- with co-author Julie A. Gerber
Marketing Indieworld- with co-authors Angela Hausman and Julie A. Gerber
Adult Fiction under the pen name Brit Lunden
Bulwark
The Knowing- A Bulwark Anthology
She writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and is currently helping to create an anthology with her mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors. She lives on Long Island near her children and grandchildren.
Her series includes:
Captain No Beard
If You Were Me and Lived in- Cultural
If You Were Me and Lived in- Historical
Nursery series
Oh Susannah- Early Reader and coloring book
Mindfulness for Kids with co-author J. Robin Albertson-Wren
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids; 800 plus Jokes!
Navigating Indieworld- with co-author Julie A. Gerber
Marketing Indieworld- with co-authors Angela Hausman and Julie A. Gerber
Adult Fiction under the pen name Brit Lunden
Bulwark
The Knowing- A Bulwark Anthology
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March 9, 2016
After we read this book my daughter had so many wonderful questions. I love how Roman's books educate and also inspire. My daughter started making up desserts and the ingredients they had just like in the book. This is probably one of my favorites in this fantastic series. There's a ton of information and really wonderful details. Another winner.
July 5, 2016
What a wonderful way to learn about a new culture! This book is packed with great tidbit and information! From what some common Egyptian names and family member references to favorite desserts! Even as an adult I learned a lot. It even shared terminology and then helps with pronunciation! Things like I was not familiar to what Kushari is and now is sounds so good I want to learn the recipe and try to make it! We learn of the holiday Sham-al-Nessim and how similar it is to American Easter in the way of eggs. And if the pronunciation help is not enough there is a dictionary guide to go with it.
The art is fantastic! This book has earned a permanent spot on the family shelves!
The art is fantastic! This book has earned a permanent spot on the family shelves!
May 30, 2016
I love anything that firstly encourages reading and secondly educates children. The If You Were Me and Lived In… series from award winning children’s author Carole P Roman does both.
The If You Were Me and Lived In… series is a child’s introduction to different world cultures and this time out we are visiting the transcontinental country of Egypt (has territory in both North Africa and South West Asia - I learned something new as I thought Egypt was just a North African country).
This short book (34 pages) introduces children to Egypt and the “cradle of civilisation”, pyramids, Egyptian food, popular Egyptian names, the Nile and a basic history of the country so children can see the differences in culture from other countries.
While this series of books only gives limited information the idea is to introduce the culture and
country to young children without overwhelming them with facts or turning it into a school textbook.
The book is written in an easy to read and understand way for children with a bit of humour mixed in and to help with the tricky Egyptian names there is a handy pronunciation guide with description at the back of the book (and the pronunciations are always in brackets within the story so no need to keep flickering backwards and forwards).
The book has also been very beautifully illustrated in full colour by Kelsea Wierenga and compliments the text extremely well.
So if you want to expand your children’s knowledge of Egypt and discover the Nile and ancient Pyramids without boring history lessons then If You Were and Lived In… Egypt is a great place to start.
Highly recommended for any child’s bookshelf and would also be a great benefit to nursery and primary schools as an educational aid.
The If You Were Me and Lived In… series is a child’s introduction to different world cultures and this time out we are visiting the transcontinental country of Egypt (has territory in both North Africa and South West Asia - I learned something new as I thought Egypt was just a North African country).
This short book (34 pages) introduces children to Egypt and the “cradle of civilisation”, pyramids, Egyptian food, popular Egyptian names, the Nile and a basic history of the country so children can see the differences in culture from other countries.
While this series of books only gives limited information the idea is to introduce the culture and
country to young children without overwhelming them with facts or turning it into a school textbook.
The book is written in an easy to read and understand way for children with a bit of humour mixed in and to help with the tricky Egyptian names there is a handy pronunciation guide with description at the back of the book (and the pronunciations are always in brackets within the story so no need to keep flickering backwards and forwards).
The book has also been very beautifully illustrated in full colour by Kelsea Wierenga and compliments the text extremely well.
So if you want to expand your children’s knowledge of Egypt and discover the Nile and ancient Pyramids without boring history lessons then If You Were and Lived In… Egypt is a great place to start.
Highly recommended for any child’s bookshelf and would also be a great benefit to nursery and primary schools as an educational aid.
March 11, 2016
Author: Carole P. Roman
Title: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt
Genre: Children, Educational, Geographical, Fiction
Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land is often called "the cradle of civilization". Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place.
Review: I would like to thank the author for the chance to read another of her amazing children's educational books. This book is the latest in the culture around the world series. This is a good way for children to learn about Egypt as it is packed with facts and pronunciation but in a fun and effective way. Simply relaying facts to a child can make them bored and then they will not learn anything. Stories that make learning and facts fun is the best way to teach children as they will not feel like they are experiencing facts and will not get bored. This book will be staying among my collection so that when the time comes for me to have children I can read this book to and/or with them. I would like to teach my future children that learning can be fun and that the world is an interesting place to read about. I will make sure that I have all of Carole P. Roman's children books so that I can read to my child and they will develop a love of reading (hopefully). I would recommend this book to parents or anyone who likes to read to the children in their family's.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Title: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt
Genre: Children, Educational, Geographical, Fiction
Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land is often called "the cradle of civilization". Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place.
Review: I would like to thank the author for the chance to read another of her amazing children's educational books. This book is the latest in the culture around the world series. This is a good way for children to learn about Egypt as it is packed with facts and pronunciation but in a fun and effective way. Simply relaying facts to a child can make them bored and then they will not learn anything. Stories that make learning and facts fun is the best way to teach children as they will not feel like they are experiencing facts and will not get bored. This book will be staying among my collection so that when the time comes for me to have children I can read this book to and/or with them. I would like to teach my future children that learning can be fun and that the world is an interesting place to read about. I will make sure that I have all of Carole P. Roman's children books so that I can read to my child and they will develop a love of reading (hopefully). I would recommend this book to parents or anyone who likes to read to the children in their family's.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
May 23, 2016
It seems as though Carole P. Roman just gets better and better at writing the story-facts for the countries visited in the If You Were Me and Lived In.... series. To date the book on Italy was my "most favorite" with its illustrations and facts. I think, though, that Egypt might even top Italy as far as Roman's publications are concern.
I've never been to Egypt and most likely will never go. I have always viewed the history of Egypt with awe and fascination. In Roman's little fact filled book I learned....
1. Egypt is one of the oldest nations on earth and is called the cradle of civilization.
2. It straddles two continents - Africa and Asia.
3. It's capital is Cairo, and Cairo is the largest city in the Middle-East.
4. They play a board game called Senet which was played by King Tutankhamun (or King Tut). His game board was made from precious woods and gems.
5. They have a spring festival during which they dye and decorate eggs. The holiday marks the beginning of spring.
The illustrations incorporate ancient Egyptian designs and drawings of people and places. The text is fact filled. Text heavy, the pages may seem to overwhelm young readers; but it is a fact-finding little book and good for younger kids to have read to them and for older elementary to learn about the culture and peoples.
Another good Introduction to Cultures by Ms. Roman.
I received a complimentary copy from the author to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and I was not compensated.
I've never been to Egypt and most likely will never go. I have always viewed the history of Egypt with awe and fascination. In Roman's little fact filled book I learned....
1. Egypt is one of the oldest nations on earth and is called the cradle of civilization.
2. It straddles two continents - Africa and Asia.
3. It's capital is Cairo, and Cairo is the largest city in the Middle-East.
4. They play a board game called Senet which was played by King Tutankhamun (or King Tut). His game board was made from precious woods and gems.
5. They have a spring festival during which they dye and decorate eggs. The holiday marks the beginning of spring.
The illustrations incorporate ancient Egyptian designs and drawings of people and places. The text is fact filled. Text heavy, the pages may seem to overwhelm young readers; but it is a fact-finding little book and good for younger kids to have read to them and for older elementary to learn about the culture and peoples.
Another good Introduction to Cultures by Ms. Roman.
I received a complimentary copy from the author to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and I was not compensated.
March 17, 2016
About the Book:
Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land often called "the cradle of civilization." Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler.
My Review:
Carole Roman always writes about the best subjects. Her cultural type series is one that will help your children so much to learn more about the world around them. In each book that belongs to the series she takes the country by storm and points out the things that children would be more interested in. The games, the children there, the food. The children that engross themselves in her books are able to learn so much more, more than they can even imagine.
In Egypt, for example, your name if you were a boy could be Mostafa, if you were a girl it could be Fatma. Egypt is a place of very unique foods. They serve you Kushari baba ghanoush, or maybe even tehina. They have soccer there but they call it football. A very unique country that is very rich culturally.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land often called "the cradle of civilization." Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler.
My Review:
Carole Roman always writes about the best subjects. Her cultural type series is one that will help your children so much to learn more about the world around them. In each book that belongs to the series she takes the country by storm and points out the things that children would be more interested in. The games, the children there, the food. The children that engross themselves in her books are able to learn so much more, more than they can even imagine.
In Egypt, for example, your name if you were a boy could be Mostafa, if you were a girl it could be Fatma. Egypt is a place of very unique foods. They serve you Kushari baba ghanoush, or maybe even tehina. They have soccer there but they call it football. A very unique country that is very rich culturally.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
March 22, 2016
Award-winning Carole P Roman's series If You Were Me and Lived in...is a wonderful way to introduce children, ages pre-K to 8 years, to cultures of people around the world. Egypt, a new addition to the series, beautifully illustrated by Kelsea Wierenga and simply written, is sure to capture a child's interest and imagination. A pronunciation guide at the back and embedded within the book enables children to learn simple words and names of places in Egypt. From going to see the ancient Pyramids of Giza to sailing down the Nile River in a felucca, from eating halawa, a special dessert made from sesame butter often mixed with pistachios or cocoa powder to playing football (or soccer as Americans call it) with friends and from celebrating Sham-al-Nessim, the holiday to celebrate spring to telling about your adventures at el madrasa, the Egyptian word for school, kids will learn about Egyptian traditions, foods, and geography. It is well known that books can take an armchair reader (or one sitting on a lap) anywhere and Roman does a fantastic job of taking her readers to Egypt, one of the oldest nations on earth. Highly recommended for a child's library.
I received my book from a contest.
I received my book from a contest.
March 29, 2016
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We have read the other books in this series of If You Were Me and Lived In.... and have loved each and every one of them. We both feel as though we are visiting another place within the story which we truly are. K and I both learn a bit more about each place we read about. In this book with Egypt we get to learn about the food, the places you could see, what you would call your family and so much more. The illustrations are done wonderfully and go great with what is being told on each page. I still highly recommend this book to be in school libraries and even in classrooms so children can learn about new places across the world.
Questions and answers from K.
1. Did you enjoy the story? "Yes I did Egypt is a neat place with pyramids."
2. Did you learn anything? "Yes I learn new words though they are hard to say. I learn what people call their parents and I know what school is called."
3. Would you recommend this book to your friends? "Yes I think they would like to read about Egypt and see the pyramids and they may wonder what happened to the sphinx's nose. Do you know what happened to it?"
We received this book to give an honest review.
We have read the other books in this series of If You Were Me and Lived In.... and have loved each and every one of them. We both feel as though we are visiting another place within the story which we truly are. K and I both learn a bit more about each place we read about. In this book with Egypt we get to learn about the food, the places you could see, what you would call your family and so much more. The illustrations are done wonderfully and go great with what is being told on each page. I still highly recommend this book to be in school libraries and even in classrooms so children can learn about new places across the world.
Questions and answers from K.
1. Did you enjoy the story? "Yes I did Egypt is a neat place with pyramids."
2. Did you learn anything? "Yes I learn new words though they are hard to say. I learn what people call their parents and I know what school is called."
3. Would you recommend this book to your friends? "Yes I think they would like to read about Egypt and see the pyramids and they may wonder what happened to the sphinx's nose. Do you know what happened to it?"
May 11, 2016
Lily Says:
This book was incredible and all about the amazing things to see and do in Egypt!
My Favorite picture was of the capital city of Cairo. I thought it was a magnificent city! the picture was very majestic and pretty. I would love to see the Nile river one day.
My favorite part was learning about the pyramids and the Spinx! The history of them was amazing! I loved learning all the different parts that made up the Spinx and the great history of them both.
I learned that Senet is a board game in ancient times that is similar to our checkers, it was played in ancient times with sticks, King Tut even played when he was a boy. I learned that Feluccca's are sailboats and that they still build them in the old way and sail them telling stories of the old ways.
I would recommend this book to one and all! I enjoyed it very much!
Mom Says:
This book was incredible and I had a blast reading it with my girl! Egypt holds a special place in my heart and I really enjoyed reading about it with my daughter. As always Carole makes the story fun, entertaining and educational. These books are a true favorite of mine and Egypt and fantasy place I have always wanted to go. Thanks so much Carole for bringing those into my home!
This book was incredible and all about the amazing things to see and do in Egypt!
My Favorite picture was of the capital city of Cairo. I thought it was a magnificent city! the picture was very majestic and pretty. I would love to see the Nile river one day.
My favorite part was learning about the pyramids and the Spinx! The history of them was amazing! I loved learning all the different parts that made up the Spinx and the great history of them both.
I learned that Senet is a board game in ancient times that is similar to our checkers, it was played in ancient times with sticks, King Tut even played when he was a boy. I learned that Feluccca's are sailboats and that they still build them in the old way and sail them telling stories of the old ways.
I would recommend this book to one and all! I enjoyed it very much!
Mom Says:
This book was incredible and I had a blast reading it with my girl! Egypt holds a special place in my heart and I really enjoyed reading about it with my daughter. As always Carole makes the story fun, entertaining and educational. These books are a true favorite of mine and Egypt and fantasy place I have always wanted to go. Thanks so much Carole for bringing those into my home!
June 1, 2016
Carole Roman is continuing her series of informational books for children that introduces them to countries and cultures all over our world. I have enjoyed the other books in this series as well.
This book shares the many wonderful pieces of heritage and culture from those who live in Egypt. There is so much to share about this country's history from it being one of our oldest nations to the ancient pyramids. It is hard to fathom how many years the pyramids have stood and been visited by millions.
Food is very much a part of their culture and the unique dishes might make children curious about what is delicious and a treat to children in Egypt. I found their national holiday of Sham -al-Nessim to resemble one of our family's favorite holiday traditions. I wonder if that is where we got it from.
The illustrations seem very accurate to the culture and are sometimes placed over actual photos of the land or scenery of Egypt. The expressions help tell the family's story as we travel through some of their favorite parts of living in Egypt.
Roman has not left anything out and opens the doors of yet another interesting culture, introducing readers to the language, the food, and the uniqueness of Egypt. Another wonderful addition to the series.
This book shares the many wonderful pieces of heritage and culture from those who live in Egypt. There is so much to share about this country's history from it being one of our oldest nations to the ancient pyramids. It is hard to fathom how many years the pyramids have stood and been visited by millions.
Food is very much a part of their culture and the unique dishes might make children curious about what is delicious and a treat to children in Egypt. I found their national holiday of Sham -al-Nessim to resemble one of our family's favorite holiday traditions. I wonder if that is where we got it from.
The illustrations seem very accurate to the culture and are sometimes placed over actual photos of the land or scenery of Egypt. The expressions help tell the family's story as we travel through some of their favorite parts of living in Egypt.
Roman has not left anything out and opens the doors of yet another interesting culture, introducing readers to the language, the food, and the uniqueness of Egypt. Another wonderful addition to the series.
February 14, 2017
Reviewed by Paola (age 9) for Reader Views (01/17)
“If You Were Me and Lived in Egypt” by Carole P. Roman, is the story about one of the oldest countries on Earth, located in both continents of Africa and Asia. The capital, Cairo, was built on the Nile River, and is the largest city of the Middle East.
Your name would have been Youseff, Salma, or Fatima if you were the youngest sister. Calling “Ummi” to your mom and “Baba” to your dad. The currency that is used is the Egyptian pound.
One of the places to visit is the Pyramids of Giza, being one of the great wonders of the world built by the pharaohs in the ancient times.
Their special and most popular dish is Kushari, which is made with only vegetables and pasta, or spicy meatballs called Kofta and for dessert, the Roz be Laban, which is similar to the rice pudding. You would learn how to play Senet, a game that was played in the ancient times.
You will be fascinated by all the great things you will have if you lived in Egypt. Love this series, they teach you great things.
A Note from Paola’s Mom:
Once again, in “If You Were Me and Lived in…Egypt” I love the way Carole P. Roman, introduces in her own way, the cultures around the world.
“If You Were Me and Lived in Egypt” by Carole P. Roman, is the story about one of the oldest countries on Earth, located in both continents of Africa and Asia. The capital, Cairo, was built on the Nile River, and is the largest city of the Middle East.
Your name would have been Youseff, Salma, or Fatima if you were the youngest sister. Calling “Ummi” to your mom and “Baba” to your dad. The currency that is used is the Egyptian pound.
One of the places to visit is the Pyramids of Giza, being one of the great wonders of the world built by the pharaohs in the ancient times.
Their special and most popular dish is Kushari, which is made with only vegetables and pasta, or spicy meatballs called Kofta and for dessert, the Roz be Laban, which is similar to the rice pudding. You would learn how to play Senet, a game that was played in the ancient times.
You will be fascinated by all the great things you will have if you lived in Egypt. Love this series, they teach you great things.
A Note from Paola’s Mom:
Once again, in “If You Were Me and Lived in…Egypt” I love the way Carole P. Roman, introduces in her own way, the cultures around the world.
March 9, 2016
Carole P. Roman has written another great book. This is a very informative book that describes all the special things about the country of Egypt. I would like to see the majestic pyramids and take a felucca ride down the Nile River. I learned that a felucca is a boat. There is a colorful illustration of the pyramids by Kelsea Wierenga in this book. I learned that part of Egypt lies in Africa and part of Egypt lives in Asia. I like the descriptions of food in this book. I love to eat eggplant, and I would love to try a dish called baba ghanoush. This dish is mashed eggplant mixed with parsley, sesame paste, lemon juice. Another Egyptian food I would like to try is kushari. This is a vegetarian stew with pasta, tomatoes and rice lentils. I learned that Egyptians like to decorate eggs in a celebration called Sham El Nessim. This is similar to Easter celebrated in America. This is an excellent book that introduces kids to Egypt.
April 5, 2016
Want to go on a great adventure with your children? You don't even have to leave the comforts of your home. Then look no further than Carole P. Roman's amazing, IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN ...EGYPT, A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World. This exciting book will teach your children things about this wonderful country that they will want to visit over and over again just by picking up this book and not only reading it, but also enjoying the wonderful pictures. I love the way the author breaks the words down to better understand the language. Even the illustrations show marvelous things the pharaohs, which were also known as kings, built, when they were alive. There are so many great places to visit in Egypt, and this book can take you and your children there. You and your children can be off on a wonderful journey every time you read. I know I thoroughly enjoyed visiting Egypt.
March 21, 2016
Now we head off to Egypt - the cradle of civilization
I have enjoyed all the books to date in this travel series for children by author Roman. It allows children to get an idea about other cultures and people.
There is history going back thousands of years which I really enjoyed reading about, food, money, names. There is a handy pronunciation guide at the end of the book.
I think this is longest book of this series I've read and it kept my 60 year old interest all the way through.
Illustrations are colorful and pertinent to the story and were expertly done by Kelsea Wierenga.
I highly recommend this entire series of books. Even adults will learn new things from each book.
I enjoy each book and then pass them on to my almost four year-old twin grandchildren.
I am glad I received a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
I have enjoyed all the books to date in this travel series for children by author Roman. It allows children to get an idea about other cultures and people.
There is history going back thousands of years which I really enjoyed reading about, food, money, names. There is a handy pronunciation guide at the end of the book.
I think this is longest book of this series I've read and it kept my 60 year old interest all the way through.
Illustrations are colorful and pertinent to the story and were expertly done by Kelsea Wierenga.
I highly recommend this entire series of books. Even adults will learn new things from each book.
I enjoy each book and then pass them on to my almost four year-old twin grandchildren.
I am glad I received a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
March 12, 2016
I received this book as a gift from the author in exchange for an honest review. Our family has been very fortunate to have received almost every book in the series. The reasons I see were fortunate is because the author goes to Great lengths to make sure that everything is culturally sensitive, culturally educational and education driven.
This series has been interesting for me as a parent and for my children because it allows them to put into perspective how their life differs from the lives of others. These books are also great for the classroom because they can be used as a reference guides for writing reports and to Address any racial disparities in the classroom.
I highly recommend the set to every elementary teacher in the United States and beyond our country lines.
This series has been interesting for me as a parent and for my children because it allows them to put into perspective how their life differs from the lives of others. These books are also great for the classroom because they can be used as a reference guides for writing reports and to Address any racial disparities in the classroom.
I highly recommend the set to every elementary teacher in the United States and beyond our country lines.
March 18, 2016
We are heading to Egypt! So many fun things to learn about this country. Egypt is a transcontinental country. It means Egypt is in two countries. Part of the country is in Africa and the other part in Asia. Egypt is also one of the oldest nations. Let's explore!
Beautiful illustrations and the perfect amount of information make this book, and this series a must read. I love that it's not just boring statistics. We really get to learn about this country. Excellent writing and the characters make you want to learn more. Seriously, get this series for your littles.
I found no issues.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's like a mini encyclopedia. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
Beautiful illustrations and the perfect amount of information make this book, and this series a must read. I love that it's not just boring statistics. We really get to learn about this country. Excellent writing and the characters make you want to learn more. Seriously, get this series for your littles.
I found no issues.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's like a mini encyclopedia. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
May 27, 2016
You will feel like you are on an around the world trip with Carole P. Roman’s If You Were Me and Lived In… series. This time the author gives us an introduction into the unique culture of Egypt. Yes, I would love to take a felucca down the Nile and nibble on some aish. Don’t worry if you find some strange words because there is a pronunciation guide next to each unique word and another at the end of the book with definitions included. As with the other books in this series, the focus is describing what children would want to know most. What would I eat, where would I go and what toys would I play with.
This is an interesting and educational series that I highly recommend for children, grandchildren, preschools, elementary age, and church missionary program.
This is an interesting and educational series that I highly recommend for children, grandchildren, preschools, elementary age, and church missionary program.
June 4, 2016
I would like to thank Bostick Communications and the author, Carole P. Roman, for giving me a copy of If You Were Me And Live In ... Egypt, in exchange for an honest review.
Carole P. Roman takes young readers on another journey, this time to Egypt. With difficult and important words phonetically spelled out, readers of varying abilities will be able to enjoy this book. The glossary located at the end of the book provides a handy learning tool for both parents and teachers. From a lesson on the culture to ones on popular names, famous attractions, and places of historical significance, the author takes the time to highlight the most important aspects of Egypt. If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt is a great addition to the series and one that readers of all ages will enjoy.
Carole P. Roman takes young readers on another journey, this time to Egypt. With difficult and important words phonetically spelled out, readers of varying abilities will be able to enjoy this book. The glossary located at the end of the book provides a handy learning tool for both parents and teachers. From a lesson on the culture to ones on popular names, famous attractions, and places of historical significance, the author takes the time to highlight the most important aspects of Egypt. If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt is a great addition to the series and one that readers of all ages will enjoy.
December 9, 2016
I received this book If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt free to give an honest review. This book is great for young children and young adults alike. Great way to teach the history of our great world. It puts your child into the history lesson as if they themselves are the ones who are living and going on the adventure in Egypt. I think this is a great book right now especially since there is so much misunderstanding and fear going on about immigrants. This book humanizes those coming from the middle east and showcases them as human beings just like us here in the USA.
May 2, 2016
If you were me and lived in…Egypt by Carol P. Roman is a new addition to the exciting series. This book takes the reader through the land of Egypt and introduces life as a resident. The book teaches about the geography, history and the cultural aspects of the country. The children are introduced to the pyramids, the food: falafels, popular games and national holidays and festivals. I have review these books before and I have loved every single one. Every book in this series, including Egypt, needs to be a part of a family’s or a school’s library. This book will help open other countries to the reader and inspire more reader about Egypt and other wonderful countries. Highly recommended!!!!!
February 20, 2019
I received a copy of this book as part of Multicultural Children's Book Day which was January 25, 2019. In turn, I have used it as part of my school's multicultural read aloud series. My students (gr. 2-5) love it and have learned so much! The concepts covered are easily relatable to elementary aged children, and they love trying words from another language! I created a Kahoot! to play after we read and discussed it. Interestingly, one of my students had just travelled to Egypt over Thanksgiving and could validate and add to the ideas covered!! Well written and informative for elementary aged children!!
March 13, 2016
This is an incredible tour of Egypt or a day in what you might use if you lived there --- the illustrations are great, she has a phonetic spelling by each word used so you learn as you read and a lovely dictionary in the back of the Egyptian words she used. The illustrations are just terrific! There’s also a wee bit of history. As a full grown adult I even learned more than I thought I could or would! ---Every school should carry a whole set of these books --- for their young readers! What else is important is that the book is long enough for a young child’s attention span!
March 19, 2016
Carole Roman has done it again with another learning about countries book. This one is on Egypt. I really like how she brings in simple words of the language they use while asking the child if he understands the word by using the illustration. Kids a sponges when something interesting as these books are and they learn about what living in another country is like.
I like the illustrations and the use of children in the story instead of adults. Kids relate well to other kids and that is what makes this a popular learning series.
I like the illustrations and the use of children in the story instead of adults. Kids relate well to other kids and that is what makes this a popular learning series.
December 31, 2016
Children will learn that Egypt is in both Africa and Asia. It is one of the oldest civilized countries. The capital has the second oldest university in the world. The pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Travel down the Nile in a felucca or sail boat. Popular sports are archery, rowing, beach handball, tennis and of course soccer. They have a holiday that celebrates the beginning of Spring. As always there is a glossary of unfamiliar words at the back of the book.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
March 23, 2016
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
My niece was really excited about reading this book, due to having been learning about Egypt at school.
There were some really good aspects of this book. It was good to see the different pronunciations of various words, though I did feel that some of those weren't needed, such as the Nile River.
My niece did enjoy reading this book and we were able to notice a particular dish that her mother (now a vegetarian) might have liked to eat... even if it wasn't something that I personally would have enjoyed.
The formula of this book was the same as the others in this series, which I thought was a good idea. And it was also nice to have the opportunity to learn a few of the words in the Egyptian language, in particular the words for Mum, Dad, Granddad, Grandma... I did feel that the sesame seed butter treat sounded like a good thing to try, but I couldn't help thinking about how unhealthy it probably was.
I thought it was good to see the position of Egypt on a globe... and whereabouts Cairo was in relation to the rest of Egypt... but my niece didn't seem that interested by it, especially since she already knew where the country and capitol were.
I did notice some proofreading errors in this book... so I did feel it could have done with an editor looking through it.
The illustrations in this book were done really well and it was nice to be able to look at them with my niece. It was also really good to learn about some of the main areas in Egypt that people who lived there might be likely to visit.
I did feel that the book could have been made a bit longer, since there was a lot more information that could be imparted, even to a child like my niece, who tends to be more active. It was good on a personal level to learn more about the games children might play, even though my niece already knew one of them... and although I knew most of the foods mentioned in the book, it was interesting to see what people in Egypt are more likely to eat in comparison to what people in the UK are likely to eat.
(This review may contain spoilers).
My niece was really excited about reading this book, due to having been learning about Egypt at school.
There were some really good aspects of this book. It was good to see the different pronunciations of various words, though I did feel that some of those weren't needed, such as the Nile River.
My niece did enjoy reading this book and we were able to notice a particular dish that her mother (now a vegetarian) might have liked to eat... even if it wasn't something that I personally would have enjoyed.
The formula of this book was the same as the others in this series, which I thought was a good idea. And it was also nice to have the opportunity to learn a few of the words in the Egyptian language, in particular the words for Mum, Dad, Granddad, Grandma... I did feel that the sesame seed butter treat sounded like a good thing to try, but I couldn't help thinking about how unhealthy it probably was.
I thought it was good to see the position of Egypt on a globe... and whereabouts Cairo was in relation to the rest of Egypt... but my niece didn't seem that interested by it, especially since she already knew where the country and capitol were.
I did notice some proofreading errors in this book... so I did feel it could have done with an editor looking through it.
The illustrations in this book were done really well and it was nice to be able to look at them with my niece. It was also really good to learn about some of the main areas in Egypt that people who lived there might be likely to visit.
I did feel that the book could have been made a bit longer, since there was a lot more information that could be imparted, even to a child like my niece, who tends to be more active. It was good on a personal level to learn more about the games children might play, even though my niece already knew one of them... and although I knew most of the foods mentioned in the book, it was interesting to see what people in Egypt are more likely to eat in comparison to what people in the UK are likely to eat.
April 6, 2016
Young Children Experience Egypt
Thank you for the Amazon gift of If You Were Me and Lived in ... Egypt by Carole P. Roman in return for my honest review.
I think this series entitled "If You Were Me and Lived in..." is the perfect introduction for young readers to get a taste of various remarkable places around the world. This particular book takes the reader on a visit to Egypt, providing interesting facts and visually inviting illustrations that make learning fun and engaging.
Thank you for the Amazon gift of If You Were Me and Lived in ... Egypt by Carole P. Roman in return for my honest review.
I think this series entitled "If You Were Me and Lived in..." is the perfect introduction for young readers to get a taste of various remarkable places around the world. This particular book takes the reader on a visit to Egypt, providing interesting facts and visually inviting illustrations that make learning fun and engaging.
April 28, 2016
I received this book for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
Overview: This edition of travel the world with Mrs. Roman, we are heading into the land of sand, sun, sand, pyramids, sand, pharaohs, and did I mention sand?
Likes: We still get the basic words used in Egypt, and the pronunciation key. Heaven knows some of these books really need them.
Dislikes: There wasn’t one simple dish to pronounce.
Conclusion: This is a series for the older children. Enjoy it with them.
Overview: This edition of travel the world with Mrs. Roman, we are heading into the land of sand, sun, sand, pyramids, sand, pharaohs, and did I mention sand?
Likes: We still get the basic words used in Egypt, and the pronunciation key. Heaven knows some of these books really need them.
Dislikes: There wasn’t one simple dish to pronounce.
Conclusion: This is a series for the older children. Enjoy it with them.
April 6, 2016
Another book in Roman's series of countries. Each ones of these books has interesting facts about the country. Egypt is a transcontinental country, which means is it both in Africa and Egypt. Just fun facts. Sweet, short stories for kids. Full of fun facts!
July 5, 2016
The author continues the series with Egypt. The series covers all the everyday things children want to know from names to food.
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