If You Were Me and Lived in... Italy: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World Contributor(s): Roman, Carole P. (Author), Wierenga, Kelsea (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1947118420 ISBN-13: 9781947118423 Publisher: Chelshire, Inc. OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe |
Dewey: 972.91 |
Series: If You Were Me and Lived In...Cultural |
Physical Information: 0.08" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (0.22 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Cultural Region - Mexican - Cultural Region - Middle East - Cultural Region - Scandinavian - Cultural Region - West Africa - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - African |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Join Carole P. Roman as she visits the Republic of Italy. Learn what it is like to live in Rome, see the famous architecture, celebrate a favorite holiday and discover popular names for both boys and girls. Be fascinated with it's diverse and rich history and colorful traditions. On the way, you might learn a word or two in Italian |
Contributor Bio(s): Wierenga, Kelsea: - Kelsea Wierenga graduated with a BFA in illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2016. After working in the publishing industry for four years, she became a freelance children's book illustrator and began her partnership with author Carole P. Roman and the award-winning "If You Were Me and Lived in..." series. Kelsea lives in West Michigan with her husband and three daughters.Roman, Carole P.: - Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the Captain No Beard series. Both Captain No Beard-An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life and Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis have received the Kirkus Star of Exceptional Merit. The first book in the series was named to Kirkus Reviews Best 2012. Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis has been named to Kirkus Reviews Best of 2015. Each book in the series has won numerous awards including the NABE Pinnacle Award, IAN Award, Moonbeam Award 2014, National Indie Excellence Award Finalist, Shelf Media Outstanding Series Award, ForeWord Review Five Star and Finalist in the Book of the Year, and Reader's Views Children's Book of the Year 2013. Roman is also the author of the award-winning non-fiction culture series If You Were Me and Lived in... that explores customs and cultures around the world. She has co-authored a self-help book, Navigating Indieworld A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing. She lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children and grandchildren. |