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    If You Were Me and Lived in … India: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World | Book Series Giveaway

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Giveaways
    If You Were Me and Lived in India by Carole P. Roman
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    The Children’s Book Review | March 9, 2014

    If You Were Me and Lived in India by Carole P. RomanEnter to win a full set of the “If You Were Me and Lived in …” series; including the newest title If You Were Me and Lived in … India: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World.

    One (1) winner receives the grand prize:

    • A set of all seven ”If You Were Me and Lived in …” books, featuring India, Turkey, Kenya, Norway, South Korea, France, and Mexico.

    Four (4) winners receive:

    • A copy of If You Were Me and Lived in … India: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World.

    Giveaway begins March 9, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends April 8, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

    Reading level: Ages 3-8

    About If You Were Me and Lived in … India

    Let’s travel to India! Land of bright colors and delicious spices, If You Were Me and Lived in…India, takes young readers on a road trip to learn about this interesting place. Children will learn how to say mommy and daddy, what type of currency is used, games that youngsters play and a lot of interesting facts about the beautiful land of India. If You Were Me and Lived in…India adds this ethnically diverse country to the growing, award winning series that is out to cover the entire globe, teaching children about culture and customs all over the world. The ForeWord Review, Clarion Review gave “If You Were Me and Lived in…Kenya” a coveted five star ranking. The first book in the series, If You Were Me and Lived in…Mexico” received the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children’s Nonfiction 2012.

    Praise

    For younger readers, this book serves as an engaging introduction to India and becoming acquainted with the world around them. For older readers it provides a wonderful stepping-stone to deeper studies and hands-on activities led by inspired teachers and caregivers. Reading books that showcase a diverse range of ethnicities is key to raising accepting and global children—what a great concept for a series! —The Children’s Book Review

    About the Author

    Award winning author Carole P. Roman is delighted to add India to her growing series. She is currently completing If You Were Me and Lived in…Portugal, Greece, and Russia; which she researched and wrote with her five year old grandson, Alexander. Her firs book Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life was named to Kirkus Best 2012, received the Star of Remarkable Merit, the Pinnacle Award for 2012, and Just recently The Erik Metzroth Award for Best Children’s book 2013. Visit: http://caroleproman.com

    This giveaway is closed.
    Giveaway Rules
    • This book giveaway is open to participants in the US only.
    • Giveaway begins March 9, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends April 8, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST, when all entries must be received. No purchase necessary. See official rules for details. View our privacy policy.
    • Name, e-mail address and physical address of the winner will be shared with the sponsor for the purpose of giveaway fulfillment only.

    Prizing & samples courtesy of Carole P. Roman.

    Thank you for entering this book giveaway. Check out our sweepstakes page to see what other free children’s books may be up for grabs!

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    1 Comment

    1. Bianca Schulze on April 9, 2014 11:57 am

      Congratulations to our grand prize winner, Manju S.! And our 4 runners-up: Rita P., Elaine F., Steph E., & Sharon K.. Enjoy your books everyone!

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