Here and There
Here and There is a beautifully illustrated exploration of everyday life around the world, sparking curiosity and cultural awareness through fun facts and relatable moments.
$12.99
Quantity:
In a Curriculum Kit
Nonconsumable
Nonreligious
Supplemental Material
2026 Kindergarten Curriculum Kit
Here and There
What does a typical day look like for a child on the other side of the world? Here and There invites young readers to explore that question through a warm, engaging look at everyday life in countries and cultures around the globe.
Rather than focusing on famous landmarks or historical events, this beautifully illustrated book highlights the ordinary moments that make up daily life. Children discover how families shop, travel, celebrate, learn, play, eat, and work in different parts of the world while finding surprising similarities to their own experiences.
Organized into 12 short chapters covering topics such as food, transportation, nature, homes, festivals, and recreation, the book presents information in small, approachable pieces that are easy to read and discuss. The cheerful retro-style illustrations add personality and help bring each scene to life.
One of the book's greatest strengths is the way it encourages comparison without judgment. As children learn about daily routines in other countries, they naturally begin noticing both the differences that make cultures unique and the shared experiences that connect people everywhere.
The format works especially well for family read-alouds, geography studies, cultural exploration, or simply satisfying a curious child's questions about the wider world. Many pages naturally lead to conversations about traditions, customs, family life, and what it means to live in different environments.
For families hoping to nurture cultural awareness, empathy, and global curiosity, Here and There offers an inviting introduction to the diverse ways people live around the world while celebrating the common threads that connect us all.
How to Use Here and There
- Choose one chapter to explore each week. The topics stand alone, so there's no need to follow a particular order. Let your child's interests guide the journey.
- Read the chapter together and take time to linger over the illustrations. The artwork is filled with details that often spark questions and observations beyond the text itself.
- Pause occasionally to compare what you're reading with your own family's experiences. How do families shop for food? What chores do children do? How do people celebrate special occasions? These conversations help children connect new information to what they already know.
- Encourage curiosity rather than memorization. The goal isn't to remember every fact about every country but to develop a broader understanding of how people live around the world and to appreciate both differences and similarities.
- Consider revisiting favorite chapters throughout the year. Children often notice new details during later readings, and familiar topics can lead to deeper conversations as their understanding grows.
- For families who enjoy extending learning, pair a chapter with a recipe, craft, library book, map activity, or cultural celebration related to the region being discussed. These simple additions can bring the book's ideas to life in memorable ways.
- At a chapter a week, you'll move through the book comfortably while creating regular opportunities for meaningful discussions about culture, geography, family life, and the wider world.
Publisher: Usborne Books & Kane Miller
Illustrator: Greg Paprocki
Age Recommendation: 5-8
Grade Recommendation: K-2nd
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Pages: 48
Size: 9.5" x 12"
ISBN: 9781610677141
Format: Hardcover
review by Laura Noelle
”We are enjoying Here & There as a part of our social studies this year and look forward to reading it in future years as well.”
Read the Review
Customers earn Doodle Dollars for reviewing products they've purchased, and some promotions add an entry in a prize drawing. Rewards never depend on the rating given.
- September 23, 2026
Vanessa D.
I thought this book was so interesting. It works best for my family as a supplement to our monthly unit studies of different countries. We just cover the pages that are relevant each month!
- July 30, 2024
It's a hit!
Brittany G.
What a fun way to learn about other cultures. This book is a hit!
- May 31, 2024
Social Studies done right
Karolyn B.
This engaging colorful read effectively intrigues your kindergartener with the vast array of cultures in our wonderful world. Everything is presented as is—the way the cultures think of it (to the best of the writers knowledge). Do not expect any judgement calls from this work.
- April 20, 2024
Fun book
Tabitha E.
This is a fun book, but I struggled to incorporate it for the whole school year. I'm sure with a little creativity, you could make an entire cultural curriculum out of it,
- March 14, 2023
great book
Bina
We love this book and did this during morning time. It was great to read about what other countries do for breakfast, school and how they grocery shop, They love it!
- October 10, 2022
Great book, Too big.
Johanna R.
Fun and engaging but too big! And it could use some lift the flaps or more succinct text.
- September 13, 2022
here and there
Sabrina P.
We really like this book especially since it has Indonesia-I have best friends there! So its cool to see the cultural differences
- September 5, 2022
Gorgeous book with interesting topics
Mendy F.
I would have given this book a 5 star rating, but the only reason I didn't is that my kindergartener hasn't really gotten into it yet. We read a lot and given that this is a book that is read to her, she's gotten a little bored. If it came with some suggested activities or something to do or draw, it might hold her attention more. That being said, I LOVE everything about this book. The artwork is fun and engaging. The content is perfect for gaining a basic understanding of the diversity of the world we live in. Going forward, I think we'll benefit by pretending we are in another country and doing some of the things the book discusses, like shopping at a bazaar and celebrating different festivals.
- August 25, 2022
Good book!
Cassandra J.
This has been fun for our whole family! We are all learning a little bit. And the pictures are beautiful!
- May 3, 2022
Good book
Jessica H.
Good book for the price. Lovely pictures and informative
