{"product_id":"if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-portugal-a-childs-introduction-to-culture-around-the-world-9781947118355","title":"If You Were Me and Lived in... Portugal: A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Children's Book About Portuguese Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis award-winning book by best-selling author Carole P. Roman takes young readers on an educational journey through Portugal. Designed for children ages 4-8, this interactive introduction explores Portuguese culture, customs, and daily life in an engaging, conversational style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Portugal Through a Child's Eyes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the sunny Azores to Portugal's diverse cuisine, this book invites children to discover how familiar items and customs compare to life in Portugal. The proven formula of the If You Were Me series presents cultural information through real-life scenarios rather than encyclopedic entries, keeping young readers engaged while inspiring curiosity about world cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInteractive Cultural Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's proactive approach encourages children to think critically about Portugal's many wonders. Roman's organic conversational tone makes cultural education accessible and interesting for early readers, helping them understand both similarities and differences between their own lives and those of Portuguese children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecognition and Awards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the award-winning If You Were Me and Lived in... series, this book continues Carole P. Roman's tradition of excellence in children's cultural education. The series has received numerous accolades including Kirkus Star of Exceptional Merit, NABE Pinnacle Award, IAN Award, Moonbeam Award, National Indie Excellence Award Finalist, and ForeWord Review Five Star ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect Educational Resource\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for parents, teachers, and educators seeking quality multicultural content, this paperback serves as both an engaging story and a valuable teaching tool for social studies and geography lessons. The book makes an excellent educational gift for children interested in world cultures and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrated by Kelsea Wierenga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures illustrations by Kelsea Wierenga, who graduated with a BFA in illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2016. After four years in the publishing industry, she became a freelance children's book illustrator and partner in the If You Were Me series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoman, Carole P.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWierenga, Kelsea:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelshire, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493298147602,"sku":"9781947118355","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e4070386-ba00-4bdc-9ede-6dc90cd5e3ef.jpg?v=1730642373","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-portugal-a-childs-introduction-to-culture-around-the-world-9781947118355","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}