{"product_id":"if-you-were-me-and-lived-inpoland-a-childs-introduction-to-culture-around-the-world-9781947118430","title":"If You Were Me and Lived in...Poland: A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEducational Children's Book About Polish Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis children's book introduces young readers to Poland through an engaging, kid-friendly perspective. Part of the award-winning If You Were Me and Lived in... series by Carole P. Roman, this educational resource helps children ages 4-8 discover Polish customs, food, and daily life through relatable storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Children Will Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung readers explore Eastern Europe through the eyes of a child their own age, making cultural concepts accessible and interesting. The book covers Polish traditions, typical foods children eat, popular activities and games, and what daily life looks like for kids in Poland. This approach helps children understand cultural diversity while building geography knowledge and global awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Author Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarole P. Roman has received multiple awards for her children's literature, including the Kirkus Star of Exceptional Merit, NABE Pinnacle Award, IAN Award, and Moonbeam Award 2014. Her If You Were Me and Lived in... series has been recognized for making cultural education engaging and age-appropriate. Each book in the collection maintains the same educational quality while exploring different countries and regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrated for Young Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKelsea Wierenga, who graduated with a BFA in illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2016, provides the artwork for this series. After four years in the publishing industry, she became a freelance children's book illustrator and partnered with Carole P. Roman on the If You Were Me and Lived in... books. Her illustrations help bring Polish culture to life for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Home and Classroom Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback book serves as an educational gift for children interested in world cultures, geography, and social studies. Parents can use it for homeschool lessons or bedtime reading, while teachers find it valuable for multicultural curriculum units and geography lessons. The book encourages children to become armchair world travelers and develops cultural awareness at an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of a Comprehensive Cultural Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Poland edition joins other books in the If You Were Me and Lived in... series, allowing children to explore multiple countries and cultures. The consistent format across books helps children compare and contrast different cultures while building a broader understanding of global diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. 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