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Everybody Travels

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This book is so cute. With its whimsical illustrations and thoughtful text, it is great for a parent and child to read together to try to answer the questions. I loved the sections at the back that tell all about the repeated characters that we see in each illustration and the level of detail that the author went to.

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To say I was obsessed with this book would be an understatement.

I initially didn’t understand the reasoning behind the numbers but it quickly became apparent the importance of them.

Not only does this book talk about the joy of travelling and visiting different countries, but it subtly takes about really important themes that all children should know about.

Themes include: inclusivity, dealing with worries/fears, feeling isolated, tolerance and compassion.

It is so cleverly written that these hard hitting themes will not overwhelm the reader and they can be fantastic talking points for children to have with their adult, whether it is at home or at school.

Really beautifully illustrated. I read it as an EArc, and this is not the way I would recommend you read it! I need to get a physical copy asap!

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OK - there are so many things I love about this book! As a retired preschool teacher, I have read A L:OT of books to kids and I have a huge collection of children's books because I love them and can't part with any of them. This one will definitely be in my collection. First of all, I love the unique way the illustrations are done. The people stand out from the backgrounds, but the backgrounds are still intricate and have so many details and things to look at. I also love that it's not just a story that an adult reads to a child, but it's also a "search and find" kind of story. Who is the person in the picture looking for their keys? Who is the one who needs the bathroom? Would be interactive for a child and adult to read together. And finally, it shows people from all different backgrounds all in the same place. What are they all thinking? How did they all get there? It's a wonderful story that brings together people and what may be important to another person who is standing right next to you! Loved it!

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Wonderfully Illustrated. As one another reader here stated, this isn’t a book that should be read in a digital format, I would love to own an actual copy. I can always find a way to use this with my students.

It can be used to introduce numbers and some math concepts too in a fun way. Love the questions at the end - great conversation starters.

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I think this would be a beautiful gift for a preschooler and their parents to sit down and read together. I provided additional review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6370054352

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I didn't really understand the pattern behind how the numbers were picked but this would be a fun book for people who enjoy visual puzzles. You first get to see several pictures with different numbers of people having experiences, and at the end, you learn more about what is in the pictures and there are several things you can go back and look for.
If you have a younger child, read this together so you can talk about all the details. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

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Wonderfully Illustrated. The cover page wanted me to pick it up. As one another reader on GoodReads stated, this isn’t a book that should be limited to reading in a digital format, I would love to own an actual copy and will definitely buy one or gift it to kids I know. Can already think of ways this can be interactive with kids, can be a game of ‘I spy’ with the various characters. Can be used to introduce numbers and some math concepts too in a fun way. Love the questions at the end - great conversation starters. I think it can be enjoyed by adults as well. The only complaint I would have is the font, the color and style are not very easy to read.

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Everybody Travels has something for everyone. There are as many stories in this book as there are people on Earth. Part Where's Wald0, part National Geographic, this book appeals to all ages, all at the same time. Read it once by yourself, Read it once with a young person. Read it once with an older person. There is something new to see with every new read. The back matter is remarkable. It holds all of the "secrets" of the book which would have a reader engaging again and again. There is something to learn about and think about on every page. A profound read for all ages.

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What a uniquely illustrated story where the people are the focal point. Each page has a different group of people each with their own story.

The stories highlight how people have different life experiences but they can all come together as one.

I feel like it’s slightly confusing what age group this would be aimed at as it may go over a lot of children’s heads.

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