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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1987
Soccer Sam
A cousin bridges language gaps through soccer.
48 pages· 1,630 words· Est. 19 min read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 77 ratings
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Books About Cultural Exchange · 19 titles considered
The Best Cultural Exchange Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about cultural exchange? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Cultural Exchange
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2007
14 Cows for America
By Carmen Agra Deedy, Thomas Gonzalez (Illustrator)
A distant village offers an unexpected gift of hope to a grieving nation post-9/11.
36 pages· 589 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,569 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011
Same, Same but Different
Two pen pals discover their worlds are more alike than different.
40 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,070 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Grandpa Grumps
By Katrina Moore, Xindi Yan (Illustrator)
Can Daisy make her grumpy grandpa smile before he returns to China?
40 pages· 584 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 501 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020
Red Shoes
By Karen English, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
A pair of red shoes connects two girls across continents, sharing joy and stories as they travel from one owner to the next.
32 pages· 551 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 532 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1982
The Bicycle Man
By Allen Say
Two soldiers' bicycle tricks captivate a village in occupied Japan.
48 pages· 1,305 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 776 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010
Dear Primo
Two cousins discover their lives are more alike than different across borders.
32 pages· 688 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,196 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990
The First Thanksgiving
By Linda Hayward, James Watling (Illustrator)
A group of settlers sails from England to America on the Mayflower, faces hardship, and builds a new life with the help of local Indigenous people.
48 pages· 1,180 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009
Extra Credit
By Andrew Clements, Mark Elliott (Illustrator)
A school project connects two worlds, challenging cultural norms and sparking unexpected friendships.
183 pages· 29,861 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,335 ratings
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$3793
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
Crafting for a Cause
A gift-wrapping business reveals what money can't buy for a new friend from Syria.
112 pages· 7,526 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 10 ratings
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Cultural Exchange Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about cultural exchange for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Gigi and Ojiji: Food for Thought
Ages 4–8 · 2023
Gigi faces a breakfast dilemma: peanut butter or natto? Can she embrace a new taste?
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$499
Living in . . . Australia
Ages 5–7 · 2017
Explore Australia through the eyes of a local kid. Discover beaches, animals, and cities.
Beauregard in a Box
2018
No book description provided.
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$1899
Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A new student from China challenges Amy to bridge a language gap.
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Cultural Exchange Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about cultural exchange for developing and independent readers.
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The Story of Squanto
Ages 9–12 · 1990
A Wampanoag peacemaker bridges cultures in early America.
The Monkey Thief
1996
A boy faces a smuggler and a wild monkey in the rainforest.
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$1200
Friends Around the World (Paperback) Copyright 2016
2015
Discover the hidden world beyond the curriculum.
Graphic Nov.
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$1099
Stitch! (Graphic Novel)
Ages 7–9 · 2017
An alien crash-lands in Japan, discovering friendship amidst chaos.
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$799
Holy Enchilada!
Ages 7–9 · 2004
A spicy mishap at a school luncheon threatens recess. Can the culprit fix it?
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