Description: Children from around the world greet us with "Hello!" in their own traditional languages while wearing their traditional clothing. In Japan, they say "Konnichiwa," in Sweden, "Hej så" and in Malawi, "Moni!" Now let's set off to meet children from all over the world. The first friend we meet is Kalo, who lives in East Africa. On the wide grasslands of the savanna, surrounded by all kinds of animals, Kalo and his family make pottery out of clay. Kalo challenges us to find ten animals hidden in the forest. Next is our Arab friend Zayef, who lives in a small oasis in the desert. Zayef's family raises many camels and sheep. Zayef needs to get to the oasis tent to learn reading and writing, but a flock of sheep is blocking the way! Can you help Zayef find his way through the maze? Next is Radha, our friend from South Asia. And there are nine more friends waiting to be discovered! Published jointly with UNESCO to commemorate the 'Year for the Eradication of World Illiteracy,' this book was created to help children understand a broader world and dream of a better, more livable global village. Children from 25 countries around the world introduce their own traditional clothing, greetings, and customs to our young readers. We hope that Children of the World, We Are Friends will help 'children with dreams' understand a wider world and grow up to become the ones who build a peaceful, wonderful global village.