You and Me Together: Moms, Dads, and Kids Arounds the World Book

Award-winning author Barbara Kerley has written a charming, heartwarming book about parent and child togetherness worldwide. You and Me Together is ideal for reading aloud with children to explain and reinforce the bond between moms, dads, and kids everywhere. The pages are illustrated with gorgeous imagery from National Geographic’s stunning archive, capturing the universal bond between children and parents across the cultures of our diverse world. The text takes a themed look at cultures around the world. A map shows the location of each photograph and helps the reader connect to each place. Everywhere these wonderful images take us, children and parents are seen sharing the simple activities and joys that add together to forge the universal family of mankind.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Laura Ruttig - Children's Literature

This photographic picture book from National Geographic contains fascinating photos of family life from countries as varied as Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Canada, Brazil and China. Each vivid photo depicts a slice of everyday life—at work, at play, at home, or while traveling. A map showing the location of each photo, and a brief explanation of the photos are provided at the end. The photos contain often-brilliant colors and each presents an interesting perspective to the reader. However, the language of the book consists mainly of a simple verse; the author relies almost entirely on the pictures to tell the story. The message is straightforward—that families may look different, but the emotions and functions of family are the same. Clearly intended to promote diversity and encourage multicultural studies, this edition also contains a note from Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund, urging readers to become involved in the defense and safety of all children from around the globe. 2005, National Geographic Society/Simon & Schuster, and Ages 3 to 7.