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To Be a Kid

Paperback
$7.95 US
8.56"W x 11.06"H x 0.11"D   | 6 oz | 80 per carton
On sale Jul 01, 2000 | 32 Pages | 9780881068429
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell F
Celebrate the diversity and universality of childhood and the adventures of growing up around all the world. With a forward by Chris and Martin Kratt of PBS fame, To Be a Kid invites readers to share in the commonality of families, school, play, creativity, animals, and friends worldwide. Ajmera and Ivanko’s powerful text, paired with colorful and expressive photography, unites children as they play, learn, and spend time with family and friends. From Botswana to Haiti, Mongolia to Cuba, To Be a Kid, captures everyday moments across the globe. Kids, no matter where they are from, share these same wonderful adventures because at the heart of it a kid is just a kid.
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. View titles by Maya Ajmera
John D. Ivanko is award-winning photographer, author, writer, blogger and national speaker. He is the co-author or photo contributor to nine Global Fund for Children books (Charlesbridge). With Maya Ajmera, he's co-authored the award-winning To Be a KidBe My NeighborTo Be an ArtistBack to SchoolAnimal Friends, and Come Out and Play.

John Ivanko is also the co-author with Lisa Kivirist of Homemade for SaleFarmstead Chef, the award-winning ECOpreneuringRural Renaissance, and Edible Earth. His photography or writing has been published in Mother Earth News, Innovation and Tech TodayGritUrban Farm, and Scottish Life, among many other national magazines. View titles by John D. Ivanko

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Celebrate the diversity and universality of childhood and the adventures of growing up around all the world. With a forward by Chris and Martin Kratt of PBS fame, To Be a Kid invites readers to share in the commonality of families, school, play, creativity, animals, and friends worldwide. Ajmera and Ivanko’s powerful text, paired with colorful and expressive photography, unites children as they play, learn, and spend time with family and friends. From Botswana to Haiti, Mongolia to Cuba, To Be a Kid, captures everyday moments across the globe. Kids, no matter where they are from, share these same wonderful adventures because at the heart of it a kid is just a kid.

Author

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. View titles by Maya Ajmera
John D. Ivanko is award-winning photographer, author, writer, blogger and national speaker. He is the co-author or photo contributor to nine Global Fund for Children books (Charlesbridge). With Maya Ajmera, he's co-authored the award-winning To Be a KidBe My NeighborTo Be an ArtistBack to SchoolAnimal Friends, and Come Out and Play.

John Ivanko is also the co-author with Lisa Kivirist of Homemade for SaleFarmstead Chef, the award-winning ECOpreneuringRural Renaissance, and Edible Earth. His photography or writing has been published in Mother Earth News, Innovation and Tech TodayGritUrban Farm, and Scottish Life, among many other national magazines. View titles by John D. Ivanko