Grandma Nana loves all children and all children love her. She tells them wonderful stories and poses riddles which makes them laugh together and she knows the names of all the ancestors, and which plants can make us well. She also has a very special doll, unlike any the children have ever seen.

What is your favourite food? This educational picture book shows how people in different cultures practise the universal activity of eating. The text emphasizes common bonds and shared experiences, while the pictures highlight the richness and variety of human cultures.

What makes you smile? This educational picture book shows how people in different cultures practise the universal activity of smiling. The text emphasizes common bonds and shared experiences, while the pictures highlight the richness and variety of human cultures.

What do you celebrate? This educational picture book shows how people in different cultures practise the universal activity of celebrating. The text emphasizes common bonds and shared experiences, while the pictures highlight the richness and variety of human cultures.

Designed more like a storybook than a textbook, these language primers pair accessible and engaging texts with fun, contemporary characters and vibrant illustrations. Each book in the series includes an alphabet practice section, information on language structure, a word list, quizzes to check progress, and an audio CD so that children can listen to the spoken language and practice correct pronunciation. Many key topics that will appeal to young learners are covered, including family, friends, school, toys, games, numbers, and colors. These comprehensive introductory courses on learning a foreign or second language are appropriate for use in both the home and classroom.