North America-- surrounding islands included

The United States Around the World in 80 Tales Around the World in 80 Tales

The More the Merrier-A Story from the United States, p. 10

The Three Spells-A Story from the the Sioux of the Dakota Plains, p. 15

Around the World in 80 Tales Around the World in 80 Tales

The Owl Battle-A Story from Hawaii, p. 18

Brer Rabbit Goes Fishing-An African-American Story from the United States, p. 22

Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

The Magic Doll-A Story from North America, p.112

Three Months Night-A Story from North America, p. 16

The Knee-High Man-A Story from North America, p. 69

The Steel Man-A Story from North America, p. 96

Mexico: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales

The Singing Toad-A Story from Mexico, p.45

Red Ant, Black Ant-A Story from Mexico, p. 30

Canada: Around the World in 80 Tales The White Bear-A Story from Canada, p. 13

Very Last First Time by Jan Andrews (The Inuit)

Guatemala: Around the World in 80 Tales The Golden Horseshoe-A Story from Guatemala, p. 27 Cuba:

Around the World in 80 Tales

The Charcoal Sellers Son, A Story from Cuba, p. 24

Puerto Rico: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

Rabbit and Tiger Save the World-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 21

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

Tiger Gets Stuck-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 44

Tiger and the Storm-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 66

Tiger Eats a Monkey-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 83

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

Tiger Tries to Cheat-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 102

The Half Chick-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 27

South America
South America (General) Usborne Stories from Around the World

How Birds got Bright FeathersA Story from South America, p. 28

Venezuela: Around the World in 80 Tales The Rainbow Snake, A Story from Venezuela, p. 36 Colombia: Around the World in 80 Tales The Lost Friend, A Story from Colombia, p. 38

Ecuador: Around the World in 80 Tales Two for You, Three for Me, A Story from Ecuador, p. 40 Bolivia: Around the World in 80 Tales The Armadillos Song, A Story from Bolivia, p. 44 Paraguay Around the World in 80 Tales Toad in the Hole, A Story from Paraguay, p. 46 Brazil: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Two Brothers-A Story from Brazil, p. 105

Around the World in 80 Tales

The Three Oranges, A Story from Brazil, p. 47

Argentina: Around the World in 80 Tales The Man in the Moon, A Story from Argentina, p. 50 Chile:

Around the World in 80 Tales

The Monks Treasure, A Story from Chile, p. 52

EuropeSurrounding Islands Included

Europe (General):

The Duchess Bakes a Cake by Virginia Kahl Great Britain: England: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

Silly Jack-A Story from England, p. 10

The Brave Bull Calf-A Story from England, p. 40

 Around the World in 80 Tales

Cap o Rushes, A Story from England, p. 56

Mr. Gumpys Motor Car by John Burningham

Scotland: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales Wee Gillis by Munro Leaf

The Girl Who Played with the Stars-A Story from Scotland, p. 12

The Clever Baker-A Story from Scotland, p. 71

The Selkie Wife, A Story from Scotland, p. 59

Wales: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

The Clever Mouse-A Story from Wales, p. 46

The Greedy Farmer-A Story from Wales, p. 76

The Island of Fairies, A Story from Wales, p. 61

Ireland: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales Denmark: Around the World in 80 Tales

Lazy Tom-A Story from Ireland, p. 85

The Giants Causeway, A Story from Ireland, p. 63

A Real Princess, A Story from Denmark, p. 66

Nordic Countries / Scandinavia (General): Usborne Stories from Around the World Norway: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Sweden: Around the World in 80 Tales

Thors Hammer-A Story from Scandinavia, p. 56

Olle and the Troll-A Story from Norway, p. 92

Three Billy Goats Gruff, A Story from Norway, p. 68

Nail Soup, A Story from Sweden, p. 70

Finland: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales Estonia Around the World in 80 Tales Latvia Around the World in 80 Tales Lithuania Around the World in 80 Tales

The Shepherd and the Clever Princess-A Story from Finland, p. 22

The Amazing Pine Cone-A Story from Finland, p. 48

The Gift of the Sun, A Story from Finland, p. 72

The Laziest Boy in the World, A Story from Estonia, p. 73

The Fighting Fisherman, A Story from Latvia, p. 75

The Mermaids Marriage, A Story from Lithuania, p. 77

Russia: Usborne Stories from Around the World Baba Yaga, the Witch-A Story from Russia, p. 99

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

The Determined Frog-A Story from Russia, p. 118

The Czars Wedding Ring, A Story from Russia, p. 79

Another Celebrated Dancing Bear by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk Hungary: Around the World in 80 Tales Poland: Around the World in 80 Tales Romania: Around the World in 80 Tales Bulgaria: Around the World in 80 Tales

Thirsty are the Reeds, A Story from Hungary, p. 80

Dreadful Dragon, A Story from Poland, p. 82

Keeping Secrets, A Story from Romania, p. 84

Orfeo in the Underworld, A Story from Bulgaria p. 86

Greece: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

How the Turtle got its ShellA Story from Greece, p. 19

The Mouse and the Lion-The Story from Greece, p. 8

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

Arion and the Dolphin-A Story from Greece, p. 18

The Pirates Punishment, A Story from Greece p. 88

Malta: Around the World in 80 Tales

Green Figs, Purple Figs, A Story from Malta p. 90

Italy: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Papa Piccolo by Carol Tally The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola Switzerland: Around the World in 80 Tales Austria: Around the World in 80 Tales

Buried Treasure-A Story from Italy, p. 62

The Silver Goose, A Story from Italy p. 92

The Herdsmans Song, A Story from Switzerland p. 94

The Frogs Wedding, A Story from Austria p. 96

Germany: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

The Musicians of Bremen-A Story from Germany, p. 37

Simple Jown-A Story from Germany, p. 54

The Dwarfs Gift, A Story from Switzerland p. 98

A New Coat for Anna, by Harriet Ziefert The Czech Republic: Usborne Stories from Around the World

Nail Soup-A Story from the Czech Republic, p. 82

Netherlands: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Belgium: Around the World in 80 Tales

Brave Hendrick-A Story from Holland, p. 67

Hans, the Hero of Haarlem, A Story from the Netherlands p. 100

The Lace Makers of Bruges, A Story from Belgium, p. 102

France: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

Puss in BootsA Story from France, p. 22

The Two Sisters-A Story from France, p. 112

The Millers Son, A Story from France, p. 104

The Glorious Flight by Alice and Martin Provensen (France and English
Channel)

Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully Spain: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

The Four Brothers-A Story from Spain, p. 87

The Contented Priest-A Story from Spain, p. 88

A Helpful Friend, A Story from Spain, p. 107

The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf

Portugal: Around the World in 80 Tales

Roast Rooster, A Story from Portugal, p. 110

Asia
Israel: Around the World in 80 Tales Saudi Arabia: Around the World in 80 Tales

Finders Keepers, A Story from Israel, p. 136

Three Birds, A Story from Saudi Arabia, p. 138

Iran: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Afghanistan: Around the World in 80 Tales

Leyla and the LampA Story from Persia, p. 11

Precious Birds, A Story from Iran, p. 140

When Dreams Come True, A Story from Afghanistan, p. 141

India: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

The Snake CharmerA Story from India, p. 51

The Four Friends-A Story from India, p. 37

The Mouses Bride-A Story from India, p. 60

The Four Magicians, A Story from India, p. 143

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

The Generous Bird-A Story by Bob Hartman, p. 79

(NOTE: This story is not actually from India, but I have included it here since the Indian Peafowl is the national bird of India)

Sri Lanka Around the World in 80 Tales

Its Not My Fault, A Story from Sri Lanka, p. 144

China: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales

The Ivory WandA Story from China, p. 77

The Dragon Princess, A Story from China, p. 146

The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack Mongolia: Around the World in 80 Tales South Korea: Around the World in 80 Tales

Evergreen, A Story from Mongolia, p. 148

Big Brother, Little Brother, A Story from South Korea, p. 150

Japan: Usborne Stories from Around the World Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

The Little SparrowA Story from Japan, p. 118

The Big WaveA Story from Japan, p. 63

The Crafty Farmer-A Story from Japan, p. 100

Kayoku and the Crane-A Story from Japan, p. 108

The Crocodile Bridge, A Story from Japan, p. 152

Grandfathers Journey by Allen Say

 A Pair of Red Clogs by Masako Matsuno Thailand: Around the World in 80 Tales New Toes for Tia New Toes for Tia New Toes for Tia
Chapter 3-A new father

The Parrots Problem, A Story from Thailand, p. 154

Chapter 1-The Accident

Chapter 2-Visit of the foreigners

New Toes for Tia

Chapter 4-Trip to the hospital

New Toes for Tia

Chapter 5-The Operation

New Toes for Tia

Chapter 6-New Toes for Tia

Vietnam: Around the World in 80 Tales

Food for the Emperor, A Story from Vietnam, p. 157

Cambodia: Usborne Stories from Around the World Philippines: Around the World in 80 Tales

A Bag Full of StoriesA Story from Cambodia, p. 123

A Birthday Surprise, A Story from the Philippines, p. 159

Malaysia: Around the World in 80 Tales

The Secret in the Package, A Story from Malaysia, p. 161

Indonesia: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

The Mouse Deers Wisdom-A Story from Java, p. 34

Clever Friends, A Story from Indonesia, p. 163

Australia---Surrounding Islands Included

Australia: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book

Strong Magic-A Story from Australia, p. 6

The Selfish Sand Frog-A Story from Australia, p. 58

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales

How the Kangaroo Got Its Tail-A Story from Australia, p. 74

Boomerang, An Aboriginal Story from Australia, p. 166

New Zealand: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Papua New Guinea: Around the World in 80 Tales Fiji: Around the World in 80 Tales

The Magic Fish Hook-A Story from New Zealand, p. 32

The Kiwis Gift, A Story from New Zealand, p. 168

The Turtles Shell, A Story from Papua New Guinea, p. 171

Beware the Shark, A Story from Fiji, p. 174

Africa
Africa (General): Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Stories from Africa
Chapter 1, Jabos Mystery Box Egypt: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Robber and the Monk-A Story from Egypt, p. 124

Stealing the Sun-A Story from Africa, p. 94

The Very Strong Sparrow-A Story from Africa, p. 51

The Selfish Beasts-A Story from Africa, p. 115

Around the World in 80 Tales

Counting Chickens, A Story from Egypt, p. 114

Tunisia: Around the World in 80 Tales The Kings Best Friend, A Story from Tunisia, p. 115 Morocco: Usborne Stories from Around the World Clever Aisha-A Story from Morocco, p. 72

Around the World in 80 Tales

The Lions Dinner, A Story from Morocco, p. 117

Sudan: Around the World in 80 Tales Secrets are Hard to Keep, A Story from Sudan, p. 118

Stories from Africa

Chapter 4, Lion in the Path!

Ethiopia: Around the World in 80 Tales White Pebbles, A Story from Ethiopia, p. 120 Somalia: Around the World in 80 Tales Dinner for All, A Story from Somalia, p. 122 Ghana: Around the World in 80 Tales Rain Song, A Story from Ghana, p. 123 Nigeria: Around the World in 80 Tales By Royal Command, A Story from Nigeria, p. 125

Stories from Africa

Chapter 2, The Girl Who Sang in the Goathouse

Stories from Africa

Chapter 3, Rescue by Airplanes

Stories from Africa

Chapter 5, Thank You, Debbie

Stories from Africa

Chapter 6, Dija and the House of Medicine

Kenya: Around the World in 80 Tales The Rabbits Friend, A Story from Kenya, p. 127 Tanzania: Around the World in 80 Tales The Dancing Hyena, A Story from Tanzania, p. 129 Zimbabwe: Around the World in 80 Tales The Sun Birds, A Story from Zimbabwe, p. 131

Madagascar: Around the World in 80 Tales The Pheasant and the Hen, A Story from Madagascar, p. 132 Botswana: Around the World in 80 Tales The Ostrichs Horns, A Story from Botswana, p. 133 South Africa: Around the World in 80 Tales The Cheetahs Cubs, A Story from South Africa, p. 134

Antarctica
Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra

Book List for Study

Around the World in 80 Tales, by Saviour Pirotta, Illustrated by Richard Johnson Usborne Stories from Around the World, Retold by Heather Amery, Illustrated by Linda Edwards* The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, by Bob Hartman and Krisztina Kallai Nagy* Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra New Toes for Tia by Larry Dinkins* The Gods Must Be Angry by Sheila Miller and Ian Murray* Stories from Africa, Written by SIM missionaries* Very Last First Time, by Jan Andrews** A New Coat for Anna, by Harriet Ziefert** Papa Piccolo by Carol Tally ** Another Celebrated Dancing Bear by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk** Grandfathers Journey by Allen Say** The Glorious Flight by Alice and Martin Provensen (France and English Channel)** How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman** Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton** Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully** A Pair of Red Clogs by Masako Matsuno ** Wee Gillis by Munro Leaf** The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf * ** The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack *, ** The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola ** Mr. Gumpys Motor Car by John Burningham **

--* A Sonlight book ** A FIAR Book

General World Culture and World Geography Books:

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World by MaryAnn KohlThis is a great book to own, but most libraries will also have a copy of this that you can check out. There are lot of great projects that you can use at your discretion as you study the various cultures and countries. The projects are all rated by degree of skill...and I have found that many of the lowest rated projects are very appropriate for four and five year old children. Children Just Like Me: A Unique Celebration of Children Around the World by Anabel Kindersley This is a great book for showing traditional clothing that other children wear around the world. This is also a fairly common book and most libraries will have a copy of this. A Child's Introduction to the World Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China by Heather Alexander I am a big fan of the "Child's Introduction" series of books. So when a fellow sonligher recommended this book I was anxious to check it out. Our library didn't have a copy of it, so I had to bite the bullet and purchase it. I am glad I did. This is a great reference book with tons of ideas to incorporate into your study of the world. This book will really grow with the child and you will probably find you are using it for years to come. Also, try to get your hands on a nicely illustrated multi-cultural cookbook made just for kids. I would suggest hitting your local library and searching for a book there. There are many, many great versions of these types of books out there. If that is not possible, here are some to consider: Kids Around the World Cook!: The Best Foods and Recipes from Many Lands by Arlette N. Braman Around the World Cookbook by Abigail Johnson Dodge Another good resource to check out is some traditional music from the culture you are reading about. This is another resource that I would utilize the library for if at all possible. I highly recommend the Putumayo Presents Series of world music CDs. Another great resource is the Wee Sing Around the World CD.

Songs:
The continent Song: http://youtu.be/b2quKN3fyl0 Lyrics While you Point to the Continetns North America, South America Europe, Asia, and Australia Africa, Antarctica, those are the continents!