Book Review: If You Were Me And Lived in Kenya
Katie 
If You Were Me and Lived in Kenya is a way to teach kids about different cultures around the world. This book talks about where you may live if you lived in Kenya, what you would eat and what your name might be. It also includes what kind of animals you might see and toys. There is a lot of great information in this book.
I received a free copy of this book in order to write this review. I was not otherwise compensated.
About the Book
Let’s travel to Kenya! Number five in this exciting series travels to Africa to learn about the thrilling country of Kenya. This extraordinary book “If You Were Me and Lived in…Kenya- A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World” explores life for children on a new continent. The book touches on many familiar topics such as names, money, games,and food as well the sites and sounds that come with living in Africa. Embraced by educators, parents, and children, the series gently and respectfully introduces the subjects of cultures and customs around the world.
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