One World, One Day

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing differences in how other people look, speak, or live, and you want to foster a sense of global belonging rather than 'otherness.' It is an ideal choice for the child who is beginning to ask questions about the wider world or who feels a bit small in their own environment. Through stunning National Geographic photography, the book follows the arc of a single day as children from dozens of different countries wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, and play. It emphasizes that while our clothes and languages vary, our basic needs for love, learning, and fun are identical. This gentle, nonfiction approach is perfect for children ages 3 to 8, providing a visual bridge to empathy and cultural curiosity. It turns the vast world into a familiar, friendly neighborhood.