MDDR Presents: A Review of If You Were Me and Lived In... Turkey by Carole P. Roman

Number four in a series of world culture, If You Were Me and Lived in... Turkey, explores cultural differences through a child's understanding. A respectful and lively treatment of the subtle differences of the people from different parts of the globe we share. Join Carole P.Roman as she travels to learn out the people, culture, and customs of the people Turkey.

Our Review

If You Were Me and Lived In... Turkey: A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World by Carole P. Roman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily Says:

This book was wonderful and all about the amazing place called Turkey!

My Favorite picture was of the Haga Sophia. I thought the picture was very beautiful and the history of the place was beautiful as well. I would love to see the place in person one day.

My favorite part was when they talked about what to call your mom and dad. I have noticed that dads are called Baba in a lot of places from reading these books.

I learned that the money they use is called a lira and that instead of soccer they call it football like in England. I also learned that they have a childrens day on April 23rd where kids would get to sit on a pretend government and get to run the country for the day, you get to be on T.V. and people come from all over just to spend time to get to know the culture. I think that is pretty cool!

I would recommend this book to everyone who loves to read! I know I loved reading it myself!

Mom Says:

This book was wonderful and I had a great time reading it! My daughter got right into all the great stuff she learned about Turkey and all the colorful pictures really helped to really bring home what we were reading. The Childrens Day in April sounded really cool and something everyone would love to take part in young and old! Carole really knows what captivates her audience and what is great to educate the mind. great job Carole! another smashing book!

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MDDR Presents: A Review of If You Were Me And Lived In Egypt by Carole P. Roman

Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land often called "the cradle of civilization." Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler

Our Review

If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt by Carole P. Roman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily Says:

This book was incredible and all about the amazing things to see and do in Egypt!

My Favorite picture was of the capital city of Cairo. I thought it was a magnificent city! the picture was very majestic and pretty. I would love to see the Nile river one day.

My favorite part was learning about the pyramids and the Spinx! The history of them was amazing! I loved learning all the different parts that made up the Spinx and the great history of them both.

I learned that Senet is a board game in ancient times that is similar to our checkers, it was played in ancient times with sticks, King Tut even played when he was a boy. I learned that Feluccca's are sailboats and that they still build them in the old way and sail them telling stories of the old ways.

I would recommend this book to one and all! I enjoyed it very much!

Mom Says:

This book was incredible and I had a blast reading it with my girl! Egypt holds a special place in my heart and I really enjoyed reading about it with my daughter. As always Carole makes the story fun, entertaining and educational. These books are a true favorite of mine and Egypt and fantasy place I have always wanted to go. Thanks so much Carole for bringing those into my home!

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MDDR Presents: A Review of If You Were Me and Lived in...Greece by Carole P. Roman

It’s never too early to start teaching children about the world around them. In If You Were Me and Lived in…Greece , early learners get a taste of what their life would be like if they lived in Greece while being introduced to the birthplace of democracy. This book is the latest installment of the educational series about the cultures of the world that speaks to young children about the topics that interest them, such as the foods people eat, the names of boys and girls, and the activities that children their age living in a foreign land are likely to engage in. This exciting visit to Greece also introduces the important concept of democracy to children and highlights some of the other cultural contributions that Greece has made to Western civilization. Basic information is offered in a playful way that won’t overwhelm children.

Our Review

If You Were Me and Lived in...Greece: A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World by Carole P. Roman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily Says:

This book was incredible and all about the amazing place of Greece!

My favorite part was learning about all the awesome food to eat! it made me hungry! I wanted to be there to eat all the food!

My Favorite picture was of the Parthenon. I liked that it was built for the goddess Athena, but it is sad that it got blown up. it is still pretty though and I thought the picture was very nice.

I learned about their new years tradition of putting a coin in the cake and whoever finds it in their piece will have good fortune in the upcoming year. I also learned that Athens is the largest city in Greece and 3,4oo years old! that is really old!

I would recommend this book to one and all! I enjoyed it a lot!

Mom Says:

Carole does an amazing job with this book and I really enjoyed reading it with my daughter. I am so grateful for these amazing books and the incredible cultures we get to experience every time we open one. I loved learning about how they would stop wars just to play the Olympic games, or what names they would choose in that country. Carole is brilliant and I just know the next will be just as great! don't miss out on these books for your kids!

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MDDR Presents: A Review of If You Were Me and Lived in ...Norway by Carole P. Roman

Join Carole P. Roman on a trip to the Northern Hemisphere and learn about Norway- The Land Of the Midnight Sun. In this exciting series, children are able to read about the many things we share in this great, big world of ours. Award winning, If You Were Me and Lived in...Norway describes many things that make that country unique and fun. Readers will be able to learn about the capital, common names, a beloved holiday, as well as favorite food and other fun facts. This book is an excellent introduction for those beginners who want to learn about the many thrilling places and great people who share our planet.

Our Review

If You Were Me and Lived in ...Norway: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World by Carole P. Roman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily Says:

This book was amazing! and all about the amazing things to do and see in Norway!

My favorite picture was the one with the dog sled and the huskies in it. It was my favorite because huskies are a favorite and I really love dog sleds.

My favorite part of the book was the Snow Hotel! what an amazing place! A Hotel made of snow and Ice would be a place I would want to visit, with a great view of the Northern Lights. I loved picture too with the ice fishing and the dog sled team in the background.

I Learned people have used ski's as far back as 4000 years ago. I also learned that they used to have money with a hole in the center in order to put it on a sting so they didn't loose it.

I really liked this book and I highly recommend it.

Mom Says:

I love each and every moment reading these books with my daughter, they are so full of education and fun! Carole is a brilliant author and fills each book to the brim with colorful pages and interesting facts. I love learning about the history and the cultures of the different places! Norway is fascinating, my favorite being the snow and ice hotel! I loved that you could spend time there seeing the lights and sculptures, ice fishing and have to wear your coat indoors! I cant wait to read more!

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Happy 2015 and Pie The Old Brown Horse gets a Blog!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday! I know we did! Lily and I had a wonderful time with family and friends this Yule season. We took off early on our Holidays last year in order to get ready for the upcoming celebrations and it was defiantly worth it! We spent much quality time with our family and friends and our traditions were well planed and thought out.

Recently we have been given some very exciting news and we couldn't wait to share it with you all! I am sure most of you remember the book Lily and I reviewed in October of 2013 called Pie by Kandy Kay Scaranmuzzo but if not go ahead and check it out again! Well Pie is just loving his spotlight and has decided on opening his own blog! that is right! now you can check up on what the the old horse is up to all the time! Lily is soooooo excited as Pie is her favourite horse! she talks about him all the time, has a stuffy she has named after him and has done speeches about him at school!

so don't miss out and check out Pie's new blog!

http://www.ahorsestoryallaboutpieanoldbrownhorse.com/

MDDR Presents: A Review of If you were me and lived in Russia by Carole P. Roman

Exploring the world has never easier—or more fun!—than with Carole P. Roman’s award-winning If You Were Me and Lived In… children’s series. Continuing its globetrotting tradition, If You Were Me and Lived in…Russia explores the magic and wonder of this captivating country. As children ages three to eight take a leisurely stroll around Russia, they will come across some of the country’s most recognizable sites, including the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Red Square. Learn about Russia’s yummy delicacies, like borscht and caviar, before playing popular Russian games like chess and “fipe”—a game children may know better as “tag”! Brimming with these and other fascinating facts, If You Were Me and Lived in…Russia is the perfect way to both entertain and educate your children about the great big world that exists outside their windows. From Russia’s festive New Year’s celebrations to popular Russian names, this charming addition to the If You Were Me and Lived in… family explains everything there is to know about one of the world’s most historic destinations. Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the If You Were Me and Lived in… series, which won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children’s Nonfiction in 2012. She collaborated on this installment in the series with her five-year-old grandson, Alexander. Roman also writes the Captain No Beard series, the first of which was named a Kirkus Best of 2012, received a Star of Remarkable Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award in 2012.

Our Review

If you were me and lived in Russia by Carole P. Roman
My rating: 4 of 5 Moons

Lily says:

This book is about Russia and all the things to do and see!

Once again the pictures are amazing and my favourite picture was the one where they were talking about Moscow.

My favourite part in the book was when they were playing Hide & Seek tag in the park but they called it Fipe.

I learned that they go to a school called shkola and they eat lots of weird food that I can't pronounce and they play hockey but they call it Xoken.

I think that lots of people would read this book, its a great story and Carole P. Roman is an awesome and informative writer.

Mom Says:

This book was really hard to read as the Russian words were really hard to pronounce even with the helping hints...lol...it was still a great book though and we loved learning about Russia.

My daughter and I really love Carole's If you were me books! we are forever going on another adventure to another place and can't wait to read another!

make sure to get these books for your kids today!

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MDDR Presents: A Review of If You Were Me and Lived In India by Carole P. Roman

Let's travel to India! Land of bright colors and delicious spices, If You Were Me and Lived in...India, takes young readers on a road trip to learn about this interesting place. Children will learn how to say mommy and daddy, what type of currency is used, games that youngsters play and a lot of interesting facts about the beautiful land of India. If You Were Me and Lived in...India adds this ethnically diverse country to the growing, award winning series that is out to cover the entire globe, teaching children about culture and customs all over the world. The ForeWord Review, Clarion Review gave "If You Were Me and Lived in...Kenya" a coveted five star ranking. The first book in the series, If You Were Me and Lived in...Mexico" received the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children's Nonfiction 2012.

Our Review

If You Were Me and Lived In India by Carole P. Roman
My rating: 5 of 5 Moons

Lily says:

This book is about India and all the things to do and see!

Once again the pictures are amazing and my favourite is the one where they are celebrating Holi! It's beautiful and colourful and the celebration sounds wonderful.

My favourite part in the book was when they told you all the names because they were hard to pronounce but creative.

I learned that they play cricket and their school is called pathshala, that the Taj Mahal is there and that it's where they make the Bollywood films.

I think that lots of people would read this book, its a great story and Carole P. Roman is an awesome and informative writer.

Mom says:

This books was so interesting! India is a interesting place! I couldn't believe that they had such an interesting culture!

Carole P. Roman surprises me again and again every time with these amazing books! I can't wait to see what adventure we get to go on next!

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