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Chan has moved to this street, all the way from China. He is going to explore the neighborhood, to meet new friends. But he never thought he would meet this many of them! A book filled with cute rhymes, fun facts and new words. About meeting friends and discovering other cultures. Visit China, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Poland, Afghanistan, Turkey, Belgium, Suriname, Great Britain, South Africa and Italy!

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9781605373287

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A great story to read to our preschoolers and beyond to promote the global village we call our world....a solid addition to diversity collections. -- Mom Read It blog This should be required reading for students who are interested in living abroad. Fabulous. -- Rogene Carter, educator A great teaching book, about different cultures, as well as just a fun book to learn different ways to say hello and good bye....Good book for libraries, and for home. -- Laura Rinaldi, reviewer A great book to use when learning about other countries. It would be a great one to use to introduce that unit. It could also be used when learning about community helpers and jobs. This is a great jumping off point before doing research projects or presentations on heritage. The students will love ending this unit with a heritage lunch showcasing their favourite foods. -- Carla Johnson Hicks, educator A wonderfully diverse book... that highlights a person's uniqueness as well as similarities. -- Kristine Daniels, Librarian

A great story to read to our preschoolers and beyond to promote the global village we call our world....a solid addition to diversity collections. - Mom Read It blog This should be required reading for students who are interested in living abroad. Fabulous. - Rogene Carter, educator A great teaching book, about different cultures, as well as just a fun book to learn different ways to say hello and good bye....Good book for libraries, and for home. -Laura Rinaldi, reviewer A great book to use when learning about other countries. It would be a great one to use to introduce that unit. It could also be used when learning about community helpers and jobs. This is a great jumping off point before doing research projects or presentations on heritage. The students will love ending this unit with a heritage lunch showcasing their favourite foods. - Carla Johnson Hicks, educator A wonderfully diverse book... that highlights a person's uniqueness as well as similarities. - Kristine Daniels, Librarian

“A great story to read to our preschoolers and beyond to promote the global village we call our world….a solid addition to diversity collections.” — Mom Read It blog “This should be required reading for students who are interested in living abroad. Fabulous.” — Rogene Carter, educator “A great teaching book, about different cultures, as well as just a fun book to learn different ways to say hello and good bye….Good book for libraries, and for home.” — Laura Rinaldi, reviewer “A great book to use when learning about other countries. It would be a great one to use to introduce that unit. It could also be used when learning about community helpers and jobs. This is a great jumping off point before doing research projects or presentations on heritage. The students will love ending this unit with a heritage lunch showcasing their favourite foods.” — Carla Johnson Hicks, educator “A wonderfully diverse book... that highlights a person's uniqueness as well as similarities.” — Kristine Daniels, Librarian

This should be required reading for students who are interested in living abroad. Fabulous. -- Rogene Carter, educator A great teaching book, about different cultures, as well as just a fun book to learn different ways to say hello and good bye....Good book for libraries, and for home. --Laura Rinaldi, reviewer A great book to use when learning about other countries. It would be a great one to use to introduce that unit. It could also be used when learning about community helpers and jobs. This is a great jumping off point before doing research projects or presentations on heritage. The students will love ending this unit with a heritage lunch showcasing their favourite foods. -- Carla Johnson Hicks, educator A wonderfully diverse book... that highlights a person's uniqueness as well as similarities. -- Kristine Daniels, Librarian

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Liselotte Schippers (born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands) was working at a doctor’s practice when she heard about the Inclusive Works prize for the best multicultural book. This inspired her to write Chow Mein and Potstickers. Monique van den Hout is an illustrator from The Netherlands. Her illustrations are not decorations, but broader and more expansive works, opening new perspectives.

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