The theme of Children's Book Week 2010 is Books Around the World and to celebrate we've put together this list of ten titles we really like.
Some of these books have been translated from other languages, while others use a different country as their setting - all will encourage readers to take a journey in their imagination.
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My Village: Rhymes from Around the World
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A multicultural collection of nursery rhymes, from 22 countries, which introduces readers to the vivid variety of life and tradition around the world.
My Village review -
Pretty Salma
By Niki Daly
Salma is sent off to market by her Granny, who warns her not to talk to any strangers
Pretty Salma review -
Sweets
By Sylvia van Ommen
This deceptively simple black and white book, features two friends; Oscar, a cat, and Joris, a rabbit.
Sweets review -
J is for Jamaica
By Benjamin Zephaniah
Welcome to this whistle-stop tour of Jamaica - from A for Ackee to Z for zinc.
J is for Jamaica review -
Mrs Pepperpot Minds the Baby
By Alf Proysen
Mrs Pepperpot has an unfortunate problem: she shrinks at the most unexpected moments.
Mrs Pepperpot minds the baby review -
Toby Alone
By Timothee de Fombelle
Winner of the 2009 Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation.
Toby Alone review -
The Book of Everything
By Guus Kuijer
Thomas' greatest wish is to be happy, much to the chagrin of his bullying, violent father.
The Book of Everything review -
Inkheart
By Cornelia Funke
Cornelia Funke's magical new fantasy adventure more than fulfils the promise of its prize-winning predecessor.
Inkheart review -
Where I Belong
By Gillian Cross
This gripping story of fashion and war, bandits and paparazzi, is told through the voices of Freya, Khadija and Abdi.
Where I Belong review -
Just Like Tomorrow
By Faiza Guene
This is a story of obstinate, wryly humorous hope
Just Like Tomorrow review
