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Come Out and Play
  • Published: 9 June 2020
  • ISBN: 9781623541637
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $34.99

Come Out and Play

A Global Journey

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EBook
11 Aug 2020
Paperback
30 May 2023
Hardback
9 June 2020
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From the creators of the best-selling Global Babies series comes a bright, photo-illustrated picture book about how kids play all around the world!

From the creators of the bestselling Global Babies series comes a bright, photo-illustrated picture book about how kids play all around the world!

Celebrate diversity, imagination, and friendship with this spirited celebration of playtime around the globe. What games do children in other countries play? What are their favorite toys? How do they have fun? Colorful photographs and joyful text highlight the differences and similarities of this universal childhood experience.

Part of the proceeds from the book's sales will go directly to Global Fund for Children to support innovative, community-based organizations that serve the world's most vulnerable children and youth.
  • Published: 9 June 2020
  • ISBN: 9781623541637
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $34.99
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About the authors

Maya Ajmera

Maya Ajmera is the founder of The Global Fund for Children and the co-author of more than fifteen books, including To Be a Kid, Faith, Children from Australia to Zimbabwe, and the global education guide, Raising Children to Become Caring Contributors to the World.

She is the President and CEO of Society for Science & the Public (SSP) and Publisher of its award-winning magazine, Science News. Maya lives in Washington D.C.
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Praise for Come Out and Play

Praise for 2001 edition of Come Out and Play

  • "Each of the photos . . . speaks volumes about what life is like in various countries."--Publishers Weekly
  • "Encourage[s] children to reflect on the many kinds of toys and the importance of imagination and friendship. A great discussion starter."--School Library Journal
Praise for Global Baby Bedtimes (Ajmera)
  • "Sweet, tender, and positive; perfect for sharing with the newest world citizens."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Global Babies (Ajmera)
  • "A great introduction to the global neighborhood."--Capitol Choices
  • "Striking in its simplicity and effectiveness" --Booklist, starred review