A Country Far Away

A Country Far Away

A remarkable and delightful book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives.<br> <br> <br> AWARDS<br> <br> Winner of the Christian Media Children’s Book Prize, France<br> <br> Parents Magazine Best Books of the Year Award, USA<br> <br> NSCC/CBS Notable Children’s Book, USA<br> <br> Children’s Book Foundation Book of the Year, UK<br> <br> IRA-CBC Favourite Paperbacks for 1994, USA<br> <br> <br> REVIEWS<br> <br> "An extraordinary book." Publishers Weekly<br> <br> "This unusual, sensitive book really brings out our shared human experiences, regardless of race." Child Education<br> <br> "A winner. What I liked about the book was that each kid’s life seems far more interesting and exciting than the other’s, and it’s a hook that I can’t see a young reader getting off." Times Educational Supplement<br> <br> "Gray understands that children are capable of insight and compassion, even into complex issues." The Irish Times<br> <br> "Conveys the most complicated ideas effortlessly." Mother Magazine<br> <br> "Terrific." Catholic Library World<br> <br> "A unique book." Focus<br> <br> "Never condescends or patronises." Five Owls<br> <br> "Simple in concept, yet rich in execution." Booklist<br> <br> "An ingenious and worthwhile idea." The School Librarian<br> <br> "A wonderful picture book. A welcome addition to the collection." Nassau Library System<br> <br> "Well executed and intriguing." Junior Bookshelf<br> <br>Unique among picture books, it avoids didacticism while joyfully celebrating the kinship of human cultures." Review<br> <br> "This book covers a portion of the early social studies curriculum far better than any textbook." Times Herald<br> <br> "There is no sense that one life is better than the other, rather that they are the same tapestry rewoven with a slightly different thread." Parents Magazine<br> <br> "A wonderful book." Wings<br> <br> "Wow! The possibilities for follow-up in the classroom seem endless. Excellent." Maine Collection<br> <br> "Cleverly done." Lindsay Mackie<br> <br> "Unusual and thought-provoking." Kent & Sussex Courier