Join Carole P. Roman on a trip to the Northern Hemisphere and learn about Norway- The Land Of the Midnight Sun. In this exciting series, children are able to read about the many things we share in this great, big world of ours. If You Were Me and Lived in...Norway describes many things that make that country unique and fun. Readers will be able to learn about the capital, common names, a beloved holiday, as well as favorite food and other fun facts. This book is an excellent introduction for those beginners who want to learn about the many thrilling places and great people who share our planet. "If You Were Me and Lived in... Norway is the final book we can use for these studies, and that means she can learn about all of the major countries on her dad's side. In reading through the book, you learn some common boys and girls names, like Magnus and Birgitte. You learn about popular activities and places to visit. You also learn about holidays, such as Syttend Mai, the celebration of Norway's independence." - Debra Brinkman, Footprints in the Butter "...there are some odd things in Norway that are sure to grab a child's imagination. Coins kept on a string, vacationing in an ice hotel, the Northern Lights . . . lots of good stuff. As always, Roman keeps things simple and engaging." - the Zen of Motherhood, blog "Author Carole P. Roman covers simple facts that appeal to children such as the food they eat, what children do for playtime and introduces us to words used in Norway and includes a pronunciation list in the back of the book. The illustrations are simple but colorful. Overall, this was a fun book to read and we think young children will enjoy learning about Norway. It would be a useful resource when teaching young children about different cultures." - Laura & Son, Library of Clean Reads, blog "This series is valuable as a teaching tool to introduce your child or your class to a new country and the people who live there. With colourful well-drawn illustrations and conversational text, children and parents alike will enjoy visiting a new land." - Shirley, My Bookshelf, blog "Carole is a brilliant author and fills each book to the brim with colorful pages and interesting facts. I love learning about the history and the cultures of the different places! Norway is fascinating, my favorite being the snow and ice hotel!" - Amanda Masters, Mother Daughter Duo Reviews, blog "This series is wonderful for enriching your child's education on other countries and cultures, and perfect for home schoolers as well!... The illustrations are bright and charming, and the text is simple...We would highly recommend the entire series for home schoolers, and teachers wanting to branch out from Common Core and teach their students about life in other countries!" - Nicole Henke, Bless Their Hearts Mom, blog "My favorite book was the book about Norway! I found that I learned quite a bit from reading the book to my kids. I did not know much about the culture and country before reading the book. Now we've all decided that we would like to travel there for a visit!" - Lexi Henegar, Lextin Academy, blog Award -winning author Carole P. Roman delivers her best addition to the "An Introduction to Learning About Other Cultures" series, so far, with fun facts and an action-packed look into the many pleasures of Norway...Curious children with a love of learning will thoroughly enjoy this non-fiction gem, as will parents and teacher that understand the benefits of exposing children to culture." - The Children's Book Review "This title, as well as other books in the series, would be worthwhile for teachers to keep in the classrooms or for parents to help introduce their children to cultures of the world." - Kirkus Review "A perfect balance between simple and sophisticated, this introduction to the language and culture of Norway will fascinate preschoolers...Roman clearly understands kids. She starts with simple, colorful drawings...Children's interests may be piqued by this very open-ended presentation, which invites them to picture themselves in the books pages." - Sheila M. Trask, Foreword Review, Clarion Review "The illustrations are cute and appealing to younger elementary aged children. There's enough information presented to educate the kids on the particular country, but not so much to overwhelm them." - Laura, Day by Day in Our World, blog "While living in Norway, one can see the aurora borealis or the northern lights. They celebrated Syttendde Mai on May 17th as a celebration of the signing of Norway's constitution. There are parades and costumes." - Jennifer Lara, Observations from a Simple Life, blog " What an excellent way to introduce children to new lands and diverse cultures! For all those who love traveling, this series has a lot to offer and makes it easy for parents, teachers, and educators to teach children about other countries in an entertaining way." Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan