Afghanistan: Nasreen’s Secret School by Jeanette Winter 

Based on a true story. After her parents are taken away by the Taliban, young Nasreen stops speaking. But as she spends time in a secret school, she slowly breaks out of her shell.

Amsterdam: Pedal Power by Allan Drummond 

"Pedal Power is the story of the people who led protests against the unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on their bikes, showing what a little pedal power could do!"--Publisher.

Antarctica:  Sophie Scott Goes South by Alison Lester 

Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, wonders at the southern lights and even becomes stranded in a blizzard!

Brazil:  The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry 

The many different animals that live in a great Kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

China Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel 

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.

Colombia Waiting for the BiblioBurro  by Monica Brown 

When a man brings to a remote village two burros, Alfa and Beto, loaded with books the children can borrow, Ana's excitement leads her to write a book of her own as she waits for the BibliBurro to return. Includes a glossary of Spanish terms and a note on the true story of Colombia's BiblioBurro and mobile libraries in other countries.

Cuba: All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle 

A boy helps his father keep their very old car running as they make a trip to Havana for his newborn cousin's zero-year birthday. Includes author's note about cars in Cuba.

England: The Queen’s Hat by Steve Antony 

A sudden gust of wind takes the Queen's favorite hat and blows it all over London, as the Queen's men give chase.

France: The Cat Who Walked Across France by Kate Banks 

After his owner dies, a cat wanders across the countryside of France, unable to forget the home he had in the stone house by the edge of the sea.

Haiti:  Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour 

"Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her auntie Luce, who is a painter. She has always loved her aunt's paintings--of houses tucked into the hillside, colorful fishing boats by the water, heroes who fought for and won the country's independence. Through Haiti's colors, the girl comes to understand the place her family calls home"--Dust jacket flap.

Hawaii: ‘Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis 

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.

India: Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy by Tara Dairman 

"Two families flee extreme weather in India and come together on a mountaintop"-- Provided by publisher.

Jerusalem: In the Jerusalem Forest by Devora Busheri 

"A girl and her mother walk in a forest, growing in their appreciation of nature and of each other, especially as they gaze into a still pond. Includes note about Haim Nachman Bialik, on whose poem, "The Pond," the story is based."--Copyright page.

Korea: Tiny Feet Between the Mountains by Hanna Cha 

In a Korean village where being strong and loud is valued, tiny Soe-in is ridiculed but when the sun disappears, Soe-in dares to find the spirit tiger and set things right. Includes note about the position of tigers in Korean culture.  

Nigeria: Catch That Chicken! By Atinuke 

Award-winning author Atinuke celebrates Nigerian village life in a story vibrantly illustrated by Angela Brooksbank with a universal message at its heart.

Nunavut: Una Huna? What Is That? By Susan Aglukark 

Ukpik loves living in her camp in the North with her family. When a captain from the south arrives to trade with Ukpik's father, Ukpik is excited to learn how to use the forks, knives, and spoons he brings with him. First, Ukpik enjoys teaching the other children how to use these new tools. But soon, she starts to wonder if they'll need to use the new tools all the time, and if that means that everything in camp will change.  

Pakistan: Four Feet, Two Sandals by Karen Lynn Williams & Khadra Mohammed 

Two young Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan share a precious pair of sandals brought by relief workers.

San Juan: Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte 

Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as it can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father.  

United States: Their Great Gift: courage, sacrifice, and hope in a new land by John Coy 

Explores the experience of immigrants who came to America in the twenty-first century, celebrating the diversity of the country and hope for the future.  

West Africa:  One Plastic Bag by Miranda Paul 

"Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock that tried to eat them. Something had to change. Isatou Ceesay was that change. She found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. This inspirational true story shows how one person's actions really can make a difference in our world."--Publisher's website.

World: Global Babies 

From Guatemala to Bhutan, seventeen vibrantly colored photographs embrace our global diversity and give glimpses into the daily life, traditions, and clothing of babies from around the world.