An educational collection of games from around the world. Each game is accompanied by a rhyme and clear instructions explaining how to play. Index, 45pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN, 0711216622

A resource book to encourage, inspire and support parents and teachers to understand and celebrate African and Caribbean festivals and traditions. Illustrated by Caroline Glanville. Index, bib, apps, b/w illus, 181pp, UK. HAWORTH PRESS INC.

Celebrates babies: sizes, skin colours, family life, how they are carried and fed, what they like to do - and lots more. Includes a removable mobile to assemble and position above baby's bed. 16 pages self ends & gatefolds, UK. AGES 3+ . TANGO BOOKS.

A lift the flap book describing the ways different children pray and express their religion through clothing. Includes a fold out describing the most important Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist and Sikh festivals. 12pp, UK. TANGO BOOKS, 1857075056

2000 Hardback

A lift the flap book showing that no matter how we look on the outside, under the skin we are all the same. 12pp, UK. TANGO BOOKS, 1857075609

2002 Hardback

This work features flaps and reliefs throughout plus tickets to cut out and remove for help with specific fears. Most of us, no matter what race or culture, fear something at some time. This book for small children deals with their concerns - from fear of spiders, bugs and the dark, to fear of trying new things, staying overnight, being different, being bullied - and many more. The simple pops and flaps make the book fun as well as comforting, and the tickets at the end offer some helpful suggestions for confronting your fears. All of this in a multicultural context. 16pp, UK. TANGO BOOKS.

A lift-the-flap book illustrating the different feelings that a child can experience from anger and jealousy to happiness and generosity. The author also looks at the factors that can cause unhappiness such as wearing different clothing, or being disabled. Includes a Feelings Game with a spinner and a wipe clean board so the reader can explore their feelings. 12pp, UK. TANGO BOOKS, 185707596X

Suitable for ages 3+

A lift the flap book celebrating all kinds of children in a warm and humorous way. 12pp, UK. TANGO BOOKS, 1857070674

1995 Hardback

Some animals poo on land, some poo in water. Some stop to poo, others do it on the move. Since every living thing has to eat, everybody poos! First published in Japan in 1977. 30pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN, 1845072588

Gervelie was born in the Republic of the Congo in 1995. This is the true story of her flight from her home in Africa to seek refuge in the United Kingdom and is told in her words. It is the honest and heartrending story of a family torn apart by war and their courageous decision to seek a life of peace in the West. This is the first book in a brand new series highlighting the true stories of refugee children. Illustrated by June Allan. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

New edition. Reveals the little-known history of the African and Caribbean communities in Britain which goes back centuries. Includes case studies of people who made their mark, such as Mary Prince, a runaway slave and Learie Constantine, a cricketer who became one of Britain's first Black life peers. Ages 11 and upwards (KS3, KS4). 48pp, col illus, UK. WAYLAND.

If the world was a village of a hundred people, 9 would speak English, while 22 would speak a Chinese dialect. 13 people would be from Africa but only 5 would be from the USA. Written by a teacher, this guide for children puts into perspective the state of the world today describing rates of literacy, mortality, education and religions. Illustrated with colour paintings and includes a section about teaching children about the global village. 32pp, UK. A & C BLACK (PUBLISHERS) LTD, 0713668806

A look at 5 different children in South Africa, Mexico, Thailand, France and India, and what they eat. Illustrated with colour photographs. Introduced by Jamie Oliver, index, gloss, 41pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN, 0711221014

2003 Paperback

Now in paperback. A vibrant edition produced in association with Unicef, looks at children's lives across the world. Organised around how different rights, such as for clean water and health are met around the world and how the world's 2 billion children educate themselves and cope with war and hunger. Foreword by Jemima Khan. Richly illustrated with colour photographs. Ages 8+, index, 128pp, UK. DORLING KINDERSLEY.

Biography of Mary Seacole, recently voted greatest black Briton in history. Jamaican born Seacole, undaunted by a distinct lack of enthusiasm from the authorities, set up the British Hotel just behind the lines at Balaclava. Here she treated soldiers, becoming famous for her medical assistance and hospitality, before settling eventually in Britain. Index, bib, notes, refs, b/w illustrations, maps, xiv, 233pp, UK. CONSTABLE & ROBINSON.

An illustrated biography of Mary Seacole, describing her early life, her journey to Europe and her pioneering work during the Crimean War. Index, 22pp, UK. EVANS PUBLISHING GROUP, 0237528177

Children's Multicultural Non Fiction. Fly away with granny and count with her from one to ten as she spins around the world on an unforgettable shopping trip. 24pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

This spiral-bound book is divided into continents with fold-out maps for each of them. The large removable map of the world at the end includes facts about the highest mountain, longest river, biggest mammal and so forth. 54pp, UK. TANGO BOOKS.

Latest title from the creators of 'If The World Were a Village'. It is a brilliant way to introduce children to the concept and importance of sustainable development. Tells the story of Kojo, a young Ghanaian boy who uses a micro loan to buy a chicken, so he can sell the eggs to make money. Through hard work, Kojo soon earns enough to go back to school. He grows up to own his own farm, employing many people in his village, and contributing to Ghana's development. The story illustrates how a small loan can have a huge impact on many peoples lives if used in the right way. Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes. Gloss, 32pp, UK. A & C BLACK.

What's it like learning maths in China? Are the games children in Mexico play different to the ones you like best? Children from Africa to the Americas explain in their own words what school life is like for them. Find out how some things are just the same as at your school, and how others are very different. Did you know that in Japan, children have lunch in their classrooms? or that in Peru children say prayers in the classroom every day? Meet kids from all over the world, visit their families, friends and teachers, see what school life is like throughout the day in each country and find out what lessons they like (and which ones they don't). Lavishly illus-trated. 80pp, UK. DORLING KINDERSLEY.

A picture book for children offering new ways to talk about race and identity, celebrating what makes us unique and different. 32pp, USA. HYPERION BOOKS/JUMP @ THE SUN.

The story of Mary Seacole, told for children developing their reading skills. Includes activities pages and maps. 32pp, UK. MACMILLAN EDUCATION, 0333955307

The achievements of two Victorian heroines are brought to life by contrasting their backgrounds and contributions to society. Includes study questions. Gloss, map, 62pp, UK. BOGLE L'OUVERTURE.

A compilation of poems celebrating birth. Includes poems by John Agard, Jeni Couzyn, Su Shih, Penelope Shuttle and Sylvia Plath. Illustrated with b/w photographs. 48pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

Combining gentle texts with colourful illustrations the author explains the concept of peace to young children. Includes instructions for making a peace crane. 10pp, UK. TANGO BOOKS, 1857076567

2004 Hardback

An alphabet of people, cultures, customs and beliefs. Illustrated with colour photographs. 32pp, UK, FRANCES LINCOLN. 071121364X

1998 Paperback

The autobiography of a Jamaican woman whose fame once rivalled Florence Nightingales'. Mary Seacole travelled widely before arriving in London and later the Crimea, where she acted as doctor and 'mother' to British soldiers. Includes a new introduction placing the text in its historical and political contexts. Gloss, notes, 224pp, UK. PENGUIN BOOKS, 0140439021