These seven works of literature are assigned in the Our Great Big World curriculum to give your child a richer perspective on the various regions studied.

• The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye (Middle East)
• Akimbo of Africa by Alexander McCall Smith (Africa)
• A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond (Europe)
• Race for the Record by Dave and Neta Jackson (Asia)
• The Muddleheaded Wombat by Ruth Park (Australia)
• Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat (North America)
• Juana and Lucas by Juana Medina (South America) 

-Notgrass History