This great series looks at life in different countries through simple information and the letters of a young child addressed to their pen-friend. Each book describes the child's home life in a village or city, a typical school day, leisure time pursuits, home life (including food and meal times), religious worship, a festival and the working life of the child's parents. The books have been developed with the help of Geography and Literacy consultants, and offer a variety of elements, including letters, maps, photos, a fact file and glossary.

Author Biography

David Cumming is an experienced children's book author and photographer, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in London. Born in India, he has maintained his link with the region, travelling extensively throughout southern and Southeast Asia.