Take a tour of 13 countries in this introduction to cultures around the world. Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all 6 populated continents. Along the way, each friend introduces us to their country’s environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about their country’s culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks, letting readers imagine they are traveling, too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries. This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children live around the world. Playful illustrations done with stylised realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book, making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the World will leave young readers feeling like they’ve toured the globe without ever having left home. AGES: 5 to 8 AUTHORS: Natalia Diaz is the former acting editor of Chickadee magazine. This is her first published book. She is based in Toronto, Ontario. Melissa Owens is the editor of OWL magazine. This is her first published book. She is based in Toronto, Ontario. Kim Smith graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design and works as an illustrator in Calgary, Alberta. SELLING POINTS: . New edition of a bestselling favorite, updated and re-released in 2022 . Text and illustrations updated after a full review for diversity, equity, and inclusion standards . Children from each featured country speak about their culture, language, customs, food, landmarks, and more . Celebrates the diversity of our world . Informational text features include maps (of the world, and of each featured country), icons, and labels . Includes a brief quiz about the countries visited Countries visited: Costa Rica India Morocco Greece Canada Brazil France Botswana China Philippines Australia United States Jordan