Juanita Londoño

Discover how students across the globe experience the universal milestone of going back to school. This beautifully illustrated journey takes you across every continent to explore the diverse routines, cultures, and landscapes that shape the first day of classes. You will see students eating warm akara for breakfast in Nigeria, unwrapping lunches of kluski in Poland, and practicing intricate characters in special notebooks in China. In Argentina, classmates learn each other's names through a sing-song memory game. From Ethiopia to Germany, and India to Brazil, this lyrical exploration highlights the unique traditions that make each culture special while celebrating the shared excitement of a new academic year. Whether you are curious about global customs or looking to appreciate the beautiful differences in our world, this captivating book connects you to the daily lives of people everywhere.