It’s quite a trip to Xi’an in China to visit the mausoleum of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang and the fabled terracotta warriors. But one of the great things about summer is, with books to read, we are transported thousands of miles and years away.
Read more…Read Paris: A lion, dog, duck, cats, and …?
Before visiting Paris with young kids, read delightful stories about animals in Paris.
The adventures of a lion who roars in the metro, a dog learns to speak French and becomes a Paris-chien, cats explore Paris to find a surprise round and musical, the duck who turns Paris upside down when he comes to visit, and a mouse magnifique who’s the best judge of cheese.
Read more…Queen Elizabeth I in London
London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I was a great city, one of largest capitals in Europe. It was the home of the monarch of England, palaces and pageantry, plagues and poverty, center of trade and new world explorations. The city is much changed since the Age of Elizabeth, but in London today, visit sites that recall the life and times this extraordinary queen.
Read more…Wonders of nature: Three to read
Summer is a great time for kids to explore the magic of our natural world. And here are three fabulous books to hold in your hands, and open to the wonders of nature:
Read more…Matisse in bloom
Get out your scissors and colored paper – here’s four fabulous new books about French artist Henri Matisse.
Read more…Books that inspired us to go there
Tua and the Elephant, a story about a girl who rescues an elephant in Thailand, inspired us to visit the Elephant Nature Park outside Chiang Mai.
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