Book Series · 4 Books

Around the World Books

In order from Houses and Homes to Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments.

The Around the World series is a set of 4 picture books by Ann Morris, published between 1992 and 2022. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 35 pages.

Houses and Homes
Children Around the World
3 Musketeers Little Classics
Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments
Houses and Homes
Children Around the World
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Houses and Homes
Sale price
$1799
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Houses and Homes

By Ann Morris, Ken Heyman (Illustrator)

Explore diverse homes and their unique stories.

32 pages
Hardcover
Summary: Journey through a world of diverse homes, from stationary to mobile, crafted from wood, stone, mud, or straw. Discover the unique stories and families that inhabit these varied dwellings. What makes a house a home?
The complete set

Around the World Series

4 books · Published 1992–2022

Series
Sale price
$1799

Houses and Homes

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Explore diverse homes and their unique stories.

Children Around the World

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001

Discover the diverse lives of children worldwide through their own stories.

3 Musketeers Little Classics

Chapter Book · 2015

Classic fairy tales reimagined for new adventures and lifelong reading joy.

Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments

Chapter Book · Ages 8–+ · 2022

Explore the world's musical wonders, from ancient shells to instruments made of lightning.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Around the World series?

There are 4 books in the Around the World series. It began with Houses and Homes in 1992, and the newest book, Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Around the World books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Around the World to life.

01

Ann Morris

Author
02

Phidal Publishing Inc.

Author
03

Nancy Dickmann

Author
04

Ken Heyman

Illustrator
05

Donata Montanari

Illustrator
06

Sue Downing

Illustrator

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