New From Bobbie Kalman
Our Multicultural World
Our countries are no longer made up of one main culture. People move from one continent to another and must coexist with people from different cultures and different religions. They are not always met with acceptance, nor do they want to forget who they are overnight and change their ways of life. This series will introduce children to the basics of the world’s major religions and cultures, and show how we are all the same because we are different, and why we need to work together as multicultural citizens of this beautiful planet.
 
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How are we the same and different?We are the same because we are all human beings. We are mammals, primates, and intelligent vertebrates, who are born, grow, change, and die. We are also the same because we are all different. We have thoughts, ideas, beliefs, talents, and dreams, but how we think and act makes us who we are. Children often feel that they need to be the same as everyone else. That is the main reason for unhappiness. Do we see our differences as reasons for judgment and fighting? How can we view the different ways of others as things to enjoy, rather than criticize? This book encourages children to honor their own uniqueness and that of others through new ideas and positive actions.
Reading Level: Gr. 2-3
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What is Culture?Culture is the way people live. It is the languages they speak, the clothes they wear, the foods they eat, the stories they write or tell, their art and history, the kinds of buildings they construct, the way they work and spend their free time, and the religions they follow. Culture is also music, dance, sports, customs, and traditions. This wonderful book introduces the important aspects of culture, but it concentrates on the things that children enjoy, such as costumes, dances, holidays and celebrations, and special foods. The book pro motes multiculturalism by acquainting children with one another’s ways of life.
Reading Level: Gr. 2-3
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We are the EarthNo matter to which culture or religion we belong, we all live on planet Earth. This important book shows our connection to the natural world and to one another. It asks children to put aside their differences and to work together for the common good. What are our common goals? How can we work toward peace, safety, tolerance, and integrity in our lives? How can we live together with respect, kindness, and friendship? How can we work together to protect the environment? How can we help one another and feel good about ourselves? How can we learn to be happy together?
Reading Level: Gr. 2-3
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what is Religion?Religion is the belief in a power greater than oneself. Many people call this power God. This insightful book introduces children to the world’s great religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Chinese traditional religion, Native American Indigenous beliefs, and non-religious spirituality. It looks at the origins, special heroes and teachers, basic beliefs, sacred texts and symbols, ways of worship, special days, rituals, works of art, and places of worship associated with each religion. The book also highlights the basic principles of religions such as truth, kindness, acceptance, peace, and love. Learning similar aspects of religions, such as prayer, worship, ritual, and celebration, helps foster greater understanding and respect.
Reading Level: Gr. 2-3
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