A Country Far Away

A remarkable and delightful book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives.AWARDSWinner of the Christian Media Children's Book Prize, FranceParents Magazine Best Books of the Year Award, USANSCC/CBS Notable Children's Book, USAChildren's Book Foundation Book of the Year, UKIRA-CBC Favourite Paperbacks for 1994, USAREVIEWSAn extraordinary book. Publishers WeeklyThis unusual, sensitive book really brings out our shared human experiences, regardless of race. Child EducationA winner. What I liked about the book was that each kid's life seems far more interesting and exciting than the other's, and it's a hook that I can't see a young reader getting off. Times Educational SupplementGray understands that children are capable of insight and compassion, even into complex issues. The Irish TimesConveys the most complicated ideas effortlessly. Mother MagazineTerrific. Catholic Library WorldA unique book. FocusNever condescends or patronises. Five OwlsSimple in concept, yet rich in execution. BooklistAn ingenious and worthwhile idea. The School LibrarianA wonderful picture book. A welcome addition to the collection. Nassau Library SystemWell executed and intriguing. Junior BookshelfUnique among picture books, it avoids didacticism while joyfully celebrating the kinship of human cultures. ReviewThis book covers a portion of the early social studies curriculum far better than any textbook. Times HeraldThere is no sense that one life is better than the other, rather that they are the same tapestry rewoven with a slightly different thread. Parents MagazineA wonderful book. WingsWow! The possibilities for follow-up in the classroom seem endless. Excellent. Maine CollectionCleverly done. Lindsay MackieUnusual and thought-provoking. Kent & Sussex Courier