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Families Around the World invites readers into a colorful mosaic of twenty‑seven families, each portrayed through the eyes of a real child. From Sanne in the Netherlands with two moms, to Gilad on an Israeli kibbutz, to Ji Eun in South Korea whose parents work outside the home, the book celebrates diverse cultural traditions while highlighting the universal importance of family and the ways people care for one another.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Margriet Ruurs
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