<p>“The message is one of global unity in which tea becomes a metaphor for how people are different and alike. A charming book to be read aloud with friends, perhaps at teatime.”<br /><b>—<i>Booklist</i></b></p><p>“Fun... refreshing... This colorful book is filled with refreshingly diverse scenes depicting how tea is enjoyed around the world. A great purchase for elementary nonfiction picture book collections, especially where more ­cultural ­appreciation texts are needed.”<br /><b><i>—School Library Journal</i></b></p><p>“Readers whose definition of ‘tea’ begins and ends with a bag and boiling water are in for a horizon-broadening read... A refreshing cuppa conviviality, brewed and served many ways.”<br /><b><i>—Kirkus Reviews</i></b></p><p>“Sip and read through this quiet book of all things tea.”<br /><b>—<i>Imagination Soup</i></b></p><p>“Waissbluth’s conversational style will appeal to kids looking to learn how global cultures are similar to and different from their own. Chelsea O’Byrne’s lovely matte illustrations take children to cities, the countryside, and the seaside around the globe… Sure to spur readers to learn more about the countries featured and entice them to try their signature teas, <i>Teatime Around the World</i> would enhance geography, history, and multicultural lessons for school and homeschooling and is highly recommended for school and public library collections.”<br /><b><i>—Celebrate Picture Books</i></b></p><p><br /></p>

A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful ways we can enjoy a cup of tea—or two!Let’s go on an adventure to discover new cultures and friends through tea! In this fun and lyrical picture book for ages 4-8, kids will learn how tea is enjoyed in Thailand, Japan, Russia, Egypt, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Uruguay, South Sudan, India, and more countries!Did you know that po cha, the traditional tea in Tibet, is thick and salty like soup? Or that in Iran, tea is served with a rock? (A rock candy, that is!) Or that afternoon tea was dreamed up in England by a duchess who complained of being hungry between lunch and dinner?With vivid poetry, vibrant illustrations, and unique facts about different tea cultures, Teatime Around the World tells the delightful story of a beloved beverage.
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Age range 3 to 6 A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful ways we can enjoy a cup of teaor two!
“The message is one of global unity in which tea becomes a metaphor for how people are different and alike. A charming book to be read aloud with friends, perhaps at teatime.”—Booklist“Fun... refreshing... This colorful book is filled with refreshingly diverse scenes depicting how tea is enjoyed around the world. A great purchase for elementary nonfiction picture book collections, especially where more ­cultural ­appreciation texts are needed.”—School Library Journal“Readers whose definition of ‘tea’ begins and ends with a bag and boiling water are in for a horizon-broadening read... A refreshing cuppa conviviality, brewed and served many ways.”—Kirkus Reviews“Sip and read through this quiet book of all things tea.”—Imagination Soup“Waissbluth’s conversational style will appeal to kids looking to learn how global cultures are similar to and different from their own. Chelsea O’Byrne’s lovely matte illustrations take children to cities, the countryside, and the seaside around the globe… Sure to spur readers to learn more about the countries featured and entice them to try their signature teas, Teatime Around the World would enhance geography, history, and multicultural lessons for school and homeschooling and is highly recommended for school and public library collections.”—Celebrate Picture Books
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Print galley mailing Submission to all major trade journals Digital galley promoted on Edelweiss Promoted at ALA, Children’s Institute, and other trade shows Library promotion International reviews  Social media campaign and influencer outreach
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781771646017
Publisert
2020-10-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Greystone Books,Canada
Høyde
279 mm
Bredde
228 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
48

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

DENYSE WAISSBLUTH is a former journalist who has enjoyed tea in twenty countries, including China, where she studied tea culture. She lives in Vancouver, BC. CHELSEA O’BYRNE is an illustrator and tea enthusiast who lives in Vancouver, BC. She is the acclaimed illustrator of four books, including Hello, Crow! by Candace Savage(Greystone Kids, 2019).