Poverty and Hunger (Children in Our World)

Author(s): Louise Spilsbury

Facts and Information

With our 24/7 news cycle and constant access to the latest headlines, the world can be a scary place. Now imagine you're a child trying to make sense of it all What does this news mean? How does it affect me? That's where Children in Our World can help. This beautifully illustrated non-fiction series takes a timely look at today's biggest issues and sensitively explains the crises that dominate the news in an appropriate way for young children. Each book uses relatable comparisons, carefully researched text, and striking illustrations to help kids understand the many difficulties that children just like them face in the world today. Poverty and Hunger discusses the questions "What is poverty and hunger? How do they affect people in countries all over the world?" It helps children begin to understand the way others struggle with these issues and learn about ways they can help. Where issues are not appropriate to describe in words, award-winning illustrator Hanane Kai uses a deft hand to create powerful illustrations that help children visualize the people impacted by poverty, hunger, war, racism, and more. All of the images are sensitively rendered and perfectly suited for younger children. These books are an excellent cross-curricular resource--use them to explore these important issues and tie them into discussions about food, wealth, compassion, empathy, and current affairs. (Ages 6--10)

$24.99 NZD

Stock: 0


Add to Wishlist


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781526300546
  • : Hachette Children's Group
  • : Wayland
  • : 0.14
  • : June 2018
  • : ---length:- '22'width:- '22'units:- Centimeters
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Louise Spilsbury
  • : 32
  • : 362.5
  • : 1
  • : Paperback