Teatime Around the World

Name: Teatime Around the World
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781771646017
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Denyse Waissbluth

Series: Taste the World

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Summary

Teatime Around the World by Denyse Waissbluth is a delightful children's book that explores the diverse tea traditions from different cultures across the globe. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, young readers are taken on a journey to discover how people in various countries enjoy tea, fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity and global connections. It's a wonderful way to introduce children to the multitude of ways this beloved beverage is enjoyed worldwide.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring diverse cultures and traditions with your little ones. With charming illustrations, it invites readers to discover how different communities around the globe celebrate the simple yet meaningful ritual of teatime, sparking curiosity and fostering a love for cultural diversity.

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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!

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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!

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.

Series: Taste the World

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Teatime Around the World

Age range 3 to 6A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful ways we can enjoy a cup of teaor 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,...

By Denyse Waissbluth

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Soup's On Around the World

From the creators of Teatime Around the World, this poetic picture book takes readers ages 4-8 across the globe exploring different soups and soup traditions! Soup's on. A tasty treat.Fill your bowl up. Time to eat! Through vibrant illustrations and heartwarming text, Soup's On Around the World invites readers on a flavourful journey of soups across the globe, each with...

By Denyse Waissbluth

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Teatime Around the World by Denyse Waissbluth has been praised for its message of global unity, using tea as a metaphor for shared human experiences. Reviewers highlight the book's vibrant illustrations and cultural diversity, recommending it as an excellent resource for teaching geography and multicultural appreciation in schools. It's acclaimed for broadening readers' perspectives on tea and encouraging curiosity about global cultures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771646017

Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 October 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada

Illustration: 48 pages, full-color illustrations.

Contributors:

Illustrated by Chelsea O'Byrne

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

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).

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