Books on moving and transitions for TCKs (newly updated)

Moving is part of the package (no pun intended) of a third culture kid. Boxes, crates, suitcases, packing and unpacking were all fixtures of my childhood experience. By the time I was 13,our family had moved 9 times. Move back to France - Fall 1970Each place has special memories, each new home or apartment has …

Grandmother and I – 16 picture books about grandparents

We often forget of the great sacrifice that grandparents too have to make when their children and grandchildren leave to move overseas or if you are a grandparent living overseas. My mom will never forget that moment, years ago, as they prepared to return overseas. As we reached their front door, Laura, her granddaughter, then …

You’ve Got Mail! 10 picture books about letters and mail

I realize handwritten letters is not as popular anymore and have largely been replaced by electronic mail but I still think a handwritten letter, or drawings is a very personal and warm way to communicate love and thoughts. When I was eight years old, my classmates and I attended a month long ski camp in …

Christmas Around The World – Italy

Book review of The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola

Library Lions – 6 pictures books about libraries around the world

  I recently visited New York city. The highlight of our trip was a stop at the New York Public Library. I was thrilled to finally meet the famous lion sculptures. Edward Clark Potter’s lions have stood proudly at the entrance of the New York Public Library since it’s opening in 1911. Their names have …

Anne Sibley O’Brien – Part 5 on Third Culture Kids Children’s authors

Anne Sibley O'Brien - Part 5 of series on third culture kid children's book authors Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted a blog entry!!! These last few months have been a whirlwind of book orders going out around the world. In 2016, Kids Books Without Borders has sent out …

Sally Lloyd-Jones – Part 4 of my series on third culture children’s authors

Sally Lloyd-Jones - Part IV in my series on Third Culture Kid Children's authors I'm so excited to introduce you to yet another third culture kid children's author: Sally Lloyd-Jones. Sally is a New York Times bestselling children’s book writer. Her books include How To Be A Baby… By Me, the Big Sister’, Gold Book …

My Song Is Beautiful

My Song is Beautiful - Poems & Pictures in Many Voices by Mary Ann Hoberman The collection of poems was published in 1994 and includes 14 poems by famous children's authors. Mary Ann Hoberman is an acclaimed author of over 40 children's books. She has written both pictures books and poetry. In 2003, Hoberman was named …

Let’s Eat! Picture books about food around the world

Advocates of multicultural children's literature critique the fact that children's books that highlight other cultures and diversity often center around the four Fs: food, festivals, fashion and folklore. I agree that authors, educators, and parents need to delve deeper into other aspects of culture, issues such as identity and belonging, but as someone who grew …

Psalms for Young Children

" Psalms for Young Children by Hélene Delval  illustrated by Arno As we explore poetry with children, what better place to begin then to turn to the Psalms, the poetry of the Bible. This amazing book, Psalms for Young Children makes the Psalms accessible to young children (for ages 4 to 8). As I read through it, …