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If You Were Me and Lived in... Hungary: A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World
Welcome to Hungary! Join Carole P. Roman and learn about this beautiful country in Central Europe. Packed with colorful illustrations, children will learn about the sights, currency, food, and even a few Hungarian words. This critically acclaimed series has been embraced by children, parents, and educators. Deceptively simple, it is jam-packed with a vast array of information to ignite any child's interest in the world around them. If You Were Me and Lived in...India- Five Stars ForeWord Review "Roman's If You Were Me books have a simple, winning formula: portray children from other countries and explain how familiar items and customs are the same, and how they differ, in the country being discussed... The appeal of Roman's If You Were Me series is that this information is not offered in the bland style of an encyclopedia entry, but rather as part of a tour of real life in India...It's this organic conversational tone that keeps the book interesting and inspires kids' own curiosity for other cultures." Peter Dabbene The Foreword Review "In Roman's latest installment of her cultural series, she transports readers to India, where she takes them on a whirlwind, detailed tour. Geared towards young readers, the story also works as a primer for readers of all ages...A colorful, engaging holidays and Roman's stories help them realize how much we have in common." Kirkus Reviews
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 2014
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About the author
Carole P. Roman
69 books2,202 followersCarole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children. She hosts a blog radio program called Indie Authors Roundtable and is one of the founders of the magazine, Indie Author's Monthly. She's been interviewed twice by Forbes Magazine. Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman. She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren and a new joke book called The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!
She writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and is currently helping to create an anthology with her mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors. She lives on Long Island near her children and grandchildren.
Her series includes:
Captain No Beard
If You Were Me and Lived in- Cultural
If You Were Me and Lived in- Historical
Nursery series
Oh Susannah- Early Reader and coloring book
Mindfulness for Kids with co-author J. Robin Albertson-Wren
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids; 800 plus Jokes!
Navigating Indieworld- with co-author Julie A. Gerber
Marketing Indieworld- with co-authors Angela Hausman and Julie A. Gerber
Adult Fiction under the pen name Brit Lunden
Bulwark
The Knowing- A Bulwark Anthology
She writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and is currently helping to create an anthology with her mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors. She lives on Long Island near her children and grandchildren.
Her series includes:
Captain No Beard
If You Were Me and Lived in- Cultural
If You Were Me and Lived in- Historical
Nursery series
Oh Susannah- Early Reader and coloring book
Mindfulness for Kids with co-author J. Robin Albertson-Wren
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids; 800 plus Jokes!
Navigating Indieworld- with co-author Julie A. Gerber
Marketing Indieworld- with co-authors Angela Hausman and Julie A. Gerber
Adult Fiction under the pen name Brit Lunden
Bulwark
The Knowing- A Bulwark Anthology
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December 16, 2015
The illustrations of this book and all in the series are great! I love the globes that help my daughter to understand geography. And the colors are vibrant and the details really well done. Another great book by Roman.
December 29, 2014
All of the countries in Europe have a recorded history that goes back thousands of years and in this book Roman mentions King Stephen, made king of Hungary in the year 1001. His ascension is celebrated on January 1 and it is a major holiday in Hungary called Saint Istvhan’s Day. This is one of the facts in this book that informs the young English-speaking reader that the people of other countries have histories different from theirs.
In the United States public figures fall all over themselves in uttering a phrase equivalent to “American exceptionalism.” This indicates a primacy that includes longevity, which is false. Europeans only barely knew if at all, of the existence of the Western Hemisphere when Europe had already put nearly two thousand years of recorded history behind it. Pointing out major events in the past of a country is a way of imparting some perspective.
Other facts about Hungary that appear in the book are some of the common names for children, the words for mother and father, the name of the capital city, the currency, common foods, most popular sports and the word for school. In a nice difference from other books in the series, Roman notes that the very popular puzzle “Rubik’s Cube” was invented by a Hungarian and that the largest lake in Central Europe is in Hungary.
The general structure of the book is to have the white large letters on greenish-black background text on the left side with the associated image on the right. This makes the text very easy to read. The images were created using subdued colors so the young eye will not be overwhelmed.
There is one minor flaw in the book and it appears on page two. After using the word “landlocked” there is the sentence, “That means your country is surrounded on all four borders by other countries and no ocean.” The young reader may interpret that to mean that the word landlocked means both four borders and no ocean instead of just no ocean. Dropping the word “four” would have made it clear.
Overall, this is an excellent addition to the library of work that will further the development of understanding of other cultures among K-12 children in countries distant from Hungary.
This book was made available for free for review purposes and this review appears on Amazon.
In the United States public figures fall all over themselves in uttering a phrase equivalent to “American exceptionalism.” This indicates a primacy that includes longevity, which is false. Europeans only barely knew if at all, of the existence of the Western Hemisphere when Europe had already put nearly two thousand years of recorded history behind it. Pointing out major events in the past of a country is a way of imparting some perspective.
Other facts about Hungary that appear in the book are some of the common names for children, the words for mother and father, the name of the capital city, the currency, common foods, most popular sports and the word for school. In a nice difference from other books in the series, Roman notes that the very popular puzzle “Rubik’s Cube” was invented by a Hungarian and that the largest lake in Central Europe is in Hungary.
The general structure of the book is to have the white large letters on greenish-black background text on the left side with the associated image on the right. This makes the text very easy to read. The images were created using subdued colors so the young eye will not be overwhelmed.
There is one minor flaw in the book and it appears on page two. After using the word “landlocked” there is the sentence, “That means your country is surrounded on all four borders by other countries and no ocean.” The young reader may interpret that to mean that the word landlocked means both four borders and no ocean instead of just no ocean. Dropping the word “four” would have made it clear.
Overall, this is an excellent addition to the library of work that will further the development of understanding of other cultures among K-12 children in countries distant from Hungary.
This book was made available for free for review purposes and this review appears on Amazon.
February 6, 2015
We haven't traveled in awhile, so why don't we head to Hungary? There are many places we can visit here. Let's start by learning where we are. Hungary is a landlocked country. It's surround by land. We could go to the Hungarian Parliament building and take photos? Of course we have to try some of the local favorite foods. Maybe we'll even be in time for St. Steven's Day. Then we can explore one or two of the one hundred and twelve caves they have there.
It's a pleasure to read these books. They are informative and fun. Even my teen girls enjoy them. I felt as if I were there. Preparing to do the things we suggested. They are colorful and easy for littles to understand. These books will teach your child more about their world without giving too much information at once. You need this series.
I found no issues.
I gave the book 5 cheers out of 5 because I love to travel this way. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
It's a pleasure to read these books. They are informative and fun. Even my teen girls enjoy them. I felt as if I were there. Preparing to do the things we suggested. They are colorful and easy for littles to understand. These books will teach your child more about their world without giving too much information at once. You need this series.
I found no issues.
I gave the book 5 cheers out of 5 because I love to travel this way. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
February 3, 2015
About the Book:
Welcome to Hungary! Join Carole P. Roman and learn about this beautiful country in Central Europe. Packed with colorful illustrations, children will learn about the sights, currency, food, and even a few Hungarian words. This critically acclaimed series has been embraced by children, parents, and educators. Deceptively simple, it is jam packed with a vast array of information to ignite any child's interest in the world around them.
About the Author:
Award winning author and former social studies teacher, Carole P. Roman is delighted to add Kenya to her wonderful series, "If You Were me and Lived in..." Her other series Captain No Beard has won numerous awards and has been recognized by both parents and teachers alike as a successful way to introduce lessons on tolerance, sharing, bullying, and responsibility. She lives on Long Island with her husband and very near her children and grandchildren who fill her life with joy.
My Review:
Going on a trip or vacation especially to a faraway land is seemingly impossible for many people, especially children. But not impossible if you and your child can get your hands on a Carole Roman book from the If You Were Me and Lived In series. This series of books takes your children across the ocean to live and explore different regions around the world. The latest addition to the series takes us to Hungary where you would spend florin as currency there. The largest lake in central Europe, The Balaton is located in Hungary.
Goulash is a favorite dish eaten there and of course everyone knows about the spice Paprika which is also a favorite of this land. Their favorite sport is water polo. Another favorite is handball, which can be watched on television. Hungary is also home to the neatest invention the Rubik's cube, created by Professor Erno Rubik in 1974. As you can see there is a lot to learn from this fascinating country.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Bostick Communications.
Welcome to Hungary! Join Carole P. Roman and learn about this beautiful country in Central Europe. Packed with colorful illustrations, children will learn about the sights, currency, food, and even a few Hungarian words. This critically acclaimed series has been embraced by children, parents, and educators. Deceptively simple, it is jam packed with a vast array of information to ignite any child's interest in the world around them.
About the Author:
Award winning author and former social studies teacher, Carole P. Roman is delighted to add Kenya to her wonderful series, "If You Were me and Lived in..." Her other series Captain No Beard has won numerous awards and has been recognized by both parents and teachers alike as a successful way to introduce lessons on tolerance, sharing, bullying, and responsibility. She lives on Long Island with her husband and very near her children and grandchildren who fill her life with joy.
My Review:
Going on a trip or vacation especially to a faraway land is seemingly impossible for many people, especially children. But not impossible if you and your child can get your hands on a Carole Roman book from the If You Were Me and Lived In series. This series of books takes your children across the ocean to live and explore different regions around the world. The latest addition to the series takes us to Hungary where you would spend florin as currency there. The largest lake in central Europe, The Balaton is located in Hungary.
Goulash is a favorite dish eaten there and of course everyone knows about the spice Paprika which is also a favorite of this land. Their favorite sport is water polo. Another favorite is handball, which can be watched on television. Hungary is also home to the neatest invention the Rubik's cube, created by Professor Erno Rubik in 1974. As you can see there is a lot to learn from this fascinating country.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Bostick Communications.
March 15, 2015
Did you know that Hungary is a country that is surrounded on all four of its borders by other countries and not any water?
If you lived in Budapest, you would be living in the capital and one of the biggest cities. You would probably name your sons Laszlo or Peter or even Attila and if you were a girl you might be named Suzanna or Judit.
Unlike us you would be calling your mommy Anya and your daddy Apa. They are very different then the names we call our parents. Your grandma’s house would be called Nagy’s house and you would enjoy dinner with your family that. Grandma makes goulash, which is a thick stew willed with meat and vegetables. If you were lucky Grandma might of mad a dobos torta, which is a sponge cake topped with caramel for dessert and am sure you would love it.
Spots in Hungary are different, as they love water polo. Handball is also another popular way to play with your friends or even watch teams play on television.
What I did not know was that the Rubik's cube which I am sure many of us have tried to do and failed as invented in 1974 by Professor Erno Rubik.
After learning all these interesting facts from Ms. Roman’s book I would like to visit Hungary one day.
If you lived in Budapest, you would be living in the capital and one of the biggest cities. You would probably name your sons Laszlo or Peter or even Attila and if you were a girl you might be named Suzanna or Judit.
Unlike us you would be calling your mommy Anya and your daddy Apa. They are very different then the names we call our parents. Your grandma’s house would be called Nagy’s house and you would enjoy dinner with your family that. Grandma makes goulash, which is a thick stew willed with meat and vegetables. If you were lucky Grandma might of mad a dobos torta, which is a sponge cake topped with caramel for dessert and am sure you would love it.
Spots in Hungary are different, as they love water polo. Handball is also another popular way to play with your friends or even watch teams play on television.
What I did not know was that the Rubik's cube which I am sure many of us have tried to do and failed as invented in 1974 by Professor Erno Rubik.
After learning all these interesting facts from Ms. Roman’s book I would like to visit Hungary one day.
March 20, 2015
Next stop is – Hungary. Take your children or students on a trip around the world with Carole P. Roman’s If You Were Me and Lived In. series of interesting books that introduce children to cultures around the world.
The books begin with information about Hungary’s location, cities, and rivers. There is a pronunciation guide in the back of the book, but also next to each word that may be confusing for young readers. What I like about the books is that they describe things that children are most interested in and answer those questions that children would ask. What do you call your parents? Where do you go for fun? What kind of toys do you play with? What kind of foods do you eat? The book also describes holidays, local events, schools, and much more.
These books make learning about other people around the world a fun experience. This is a very informative and entertaining series of books. I highly recommend them for parents, grandparents, preschools and early educators.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The books begin with information about Hungary’s location, cities, and rivers. There is a pronunciation guide in the back of the book, but also next to each word that may be confusing for young readers. What I like about the books is that they describe things that children are most interested in and answer those questions that children would ask. What do you call your parents? Where do you go for fun? What kind of toys do you play with? What kind of foods do you eat? The book also describes holidays, local events, schools, and much more.
These books make learning about other people around the world a fun experience. This is a very informative and entertaining series of books. I highly recommend them for parents, grandparents, preschools and early educators.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 15, 2015
Given To Me For An Honest Review
If You Were Me and Lived in ... Hungary by Carole Roman is another one of the educational books that is an introduction to culture around the world. This book teaches you about Hungary. It tells us about the country, Budapest, names, money, the Alaton, St. Stephen, water polo and Rubik's Cube. Using the books in this series is an easy way to teach the basics about other countries. You'll find the colors bright and vibrant. The illustrations are bold. At the end of the book is a PRONUNCIATION section to help you learn the pronunciation of some of the words that are used in the book. I gave this book 5 stars but wish I could give it more because it deserves more. It would make a great gift for anyone. It would look good on your child's bookshelf or on any library bookshelf. I highly recommend it to everyone. I look for more of these books from Carole Roman.
If You Were Me and Lived in ... Hungary by Carole Roman is another one of the educational books that is an introduction to culture around the world. This book teaches you about Hungary. It tells us about the country, Budapest, names, money, the Alaton, St. Stephen, water polo and Rubik's Cube. Using the books in this series is an easy way to teach the basics about other countries. You'll find the colors bright and vibrant. The illustrations are bold. At the end of the book is a PRONUNCIATION section to help you learn the pronunciation of some of the words that are used in the book. I gave this book 5 stars but wish I could give it more because it deserves more. It would make a great gift for anyone. It would look good on your child's bookshelf or on any library bookshelf. I highly recommend it to everyone. I look for more of these books from Carole Roman.
April 17, 2015
I knew very little about the country of Hungary before reading this book. Parents can learn right along with their kids while reading this wonderful series of books by Carole P Roman.
As in all this other books in this series, we learn about Hungary's cities, landmarks, language, sports, and food. Did you know that Rubik's cube was invented there? I didn't. This landlocked country has a lot of offer and by sharing this book with your child, you are teaching them to appreciate other countries and their unique qualities.
I highly recommend this series for educators and parents and anyone who wants to learn more about this great world we live in.
As in all this other books in this series, we learn about Hungary's cities, landmarks, language, sports, and food. Did you know that Rubik's cube was invented there? I didn't. This landlocked country has a lot of offer and by sharing this book with your child, you are teaching them to appreciate other countries and their unique qualities.
I highly recommend this series for educators and parents and anyone who wants to learn more about this great world we live in.
January 3, 2015
Carole takes us to Hungary in this great little book that will show your child great things about the country. She teaches elements of the culture such as what we call our grandparents, parents, food, etc. She also makes it easy for the early reader by plugging in pronunciation ques. The pictures show exactly what she is referring to in words and allows kids to learn about another culture in a creative way. It was a little much for my preschooler, but my 7 year old was eager to learn from it. 5 fangs.
March 17, 2015
A very interesting children's story book on Hungary. It's filled with facts about the country and how people live, talks about the capital city Budapest. I didn't know that the city is divided by a river and Buda is one side and Pest is the other.
This book is chock full of information for children to learn about other countries cultures.
I love how the pictures bring the information to life and that Carole gives the spelling, meaning and pronunciation of various words.
This is one great series I think all kids should read.
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
This book is chock full of information for children to learn about other countries cultures.
I love how the pictures bring the information to life and that Carole gives the spelling, meaning and pronunciation of various words.
This is one great series I think all kids should read.
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
April 24, 2015
Awesome series! Educatonal, informative and fun, with a Pronunciation glossary at the back. An absolute must have for educators, librarians and fans of history. Young readers will delight in this series as well as learn of Hungary. Well done!
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*Cross-posted on My Book Addiction and More**
Rating : 5
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Reviewed by : AprilR, Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
* Received for an honest review from the author*
*Cross-posted on My Book Addiction and More**
Rating : 5
Heat rating : N/A
Reviewed by : AprilR, Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
March 15, 2016
I read this series of books with my kids and we loved them! They had fun learning about the culture of each country, from what they eat, special celebrations, and translations to common words from each. I would recommend these books to anyone with kids, especially ones interested in geography. It's a great start for piquing their interest.
I received this series from the author through a giveaway. All opinions came from me :)
I received this series from the author through a giveaway. All opinions came from me :)
February 12, 2015
This book brings to life the country of Hungary making it easy for children to learn about a different culture. I love how the author points out the things the kids can relate to.
January 8, 2016
Award-winning Carole P Roman's series If You Were Me and Lived in...is a wonderful way to introduce children, ages pre-K to 8 years, to cultures of people around the world. Hungary, beautifully illustrated by Kelsea Wierenga and simply written, is sure to capture a child's interest and imagination. A pronunciation guide at the back and embedded within the book enables children to learn simple words and names of places in Hungary. From shopping for a baba (doll) to vacationing at The Balaton or the Caves of Aggtelek, from eating goulash to playing water polo or handball, kids will learn about Hungarian traditions, foods, and geography. It is well known that books can take an armchair reader (or one sitting on a lap) anywhere and Roman does a fantastic job of taking her readers to Hungary, a place of beauty and age-old customs. Highly recommended for a child's library.
I received my book from a contest.
I received my book from a contest.
February 7, 2015
Carole has this terrific series of books for children - If You Were Me and Lived in.... I have all of them and they are a phenomenal way to introduce children of all ages to different cultures, in a way that captivates their interest. These books have just enough interesting information to entertain children but not so much that they will shy away thinking it is too much work. I call it their accidental learning. If you have not read any of these books with your children you should consider it. They are awesome and entertaining. They teach children about the diversity in the world and how we are all people with different beliefs and ways of life - but still all the same.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 9, 2015
We received this book to give an honest review.
K and I both learned a lot with this book of Hungary. There were some amazing facts that neither of us knew. Especially about the Rubik cube. We learn what food is popular there, maybe a name your mother and father would name you, what you would call your parents along with what the tradition is there.
The only thing I would like to see in more books about the countries is what the currency looks like, it always brought up such as if you were to buy this toy you would use this kind of money. It would be pretty neat to show my son what the money looks like as we live in the US and we don't get to see other countries currency.
Overall great book to learn about a different country and is great for teachers to use in their classrooms.
K and I both learned a lot with this book of Hungary. There were some amazing facts that neither of us knew. Especially about the Rubik cube. We learn what food is popular there, maybe a name your mother and father would name you, what you would call your parents along with what the tradition is there.
The only thing I would like to see in more books about the countries is what the currency looks like, it always brought up such as if you were to buy this toy you would use this kind of money. It would be pretty neat to show my son what the money looks like as we live in the US and we don't get to see other countries currency.
Overall great book to learn about a different country and is great for teachers to use in their classrooms.
March 28, 2015
Here we are again. Carol P. Roman and her newest installement in the series that teaches our children about the different types of cultural around the world. For this one we get to learn about the country Hungary. You child will learn many different things ranging from what family members would call each other, what popular holidays you would celebrate if you lived here, as well as if you were to visit what tourist attraction you should see. The pictures are well done and there are so many facts in here you child will not help but be excited to go to school so they can show off the cool facts they learn. Including one about the Rubik’s Cube. Therefore this book will get a 5 star review from my family and I.
January 16, 2015
Once again we take a trip with this author to a new country. Today we explore Hungary and learn that the capital is Budapest. It is fun to learn some common names such as Peter, Laszlo or Atilla if you are a boy; and Judit, Suzanna or Erzse’bet if you are a girl. Mommy is Anya, Daddy is Apa and grandma is Nagy. The largest lake is the Balaton. It means mud or swamp. A popular food is goulash, which is a stew with meat and vegetables. It was interesting to learn that water polo is a favorite sport. I learned that the Rubik’s Cube was invented there. This is a wonderful way to learn about the country and culture of Hungary.
April 24, 2015
Carole P. Roman, has a great way of sharing the world with children. In these fun books about different countries, we get to learn fun facts about the country.
I love that these books show simple little things, like what you would call your mom and dad. What they call "school". Little things that kids can learn about different countries and cultures.
I love sharing new cultures, and facts with my kids. I want them to understand the importance of all people and the unique backgrounds they may come from.
I love that these books show simple little things, like what you would call your mom and dad. What they call "school". Little things that kids can learn about different countries and cultures.
I love sharing new cultures, and facts with my kids. I want them to understand the importance of all people and the unique backgrounds they may come from.
June 8, 2018
It has been hard to find really well written nonfiction history books but this one is just perfect. Roman has done an excellent job of researching and bringing to our homes a picture of what it is like to live in Hungary. Filled with knowledge this book will provide a beginning understand of how people live differently in different parts of the world and yet we all dress, eat, buy things, play, learn, and have families. Do you knwo that the Rubik's Cube was invented in Hungary?
March 8, 2015
SERIES REVIEW: What great all encompassing books for kids on countries all over the world. My son is constantly asking me about places all over the world, so these books are right up his alley. It presents great information in a way that is easy for kids to understand. It is like taking a tour of each of the counties within the pages of a book! 4 stars
April 1, 2015
What a fabulous children’s book to give information about a particular country. I thought the pictures/illustrations were great. She gave a little information about the history, the foods, the geography, the culture and even common names in an engaging way! I learned that the florin is the currency in Hungary and even that the Rubik’s cube was invented there. I highly recommend this series!
June 12, 2015
Summer is here. Kids are out of school. Vacations have begun and those can be local or anywhere else in the World besides your own backyard. But what if you're not going to get to go anywhere besides your own backyard? That doesn't mean your mind can't travel. So let's take a mind-vacation-trip. Today our introduction to cultures of the world takes us to Hungary. Author Carole P. Roman continues writing her series of little books giving youngsters a glimpse into the lives of children in various countries.
As with all of Carole P. Roman's Introduction to Cultures books, we begin with locating the country on the World globe. Did you know that Hungary is completely land-locked and in central Europe. Budapest is the capital and largest city no only of Hungary but also of the European Union?
Hungary is famous for its beautiful caves. There are over 700 caves they are famous for the stalagmites in the caves.
Goulash is a popular food and they use a lot of paprika to season their food.
They have their own holidays, too. Hungary's history dates back over 1,000 years.
At the end of the book there is a page of words with definitions that are good to know about Hungary.
To date, Carole P. Roman has written and printed more than ten of the If You Were Me and Lived in…… books. Chat With Vera has reviewed most of these. I invite you to read my reviews and see if these might be good books to add to the library of that special child of yours. They are especially nice to have on hand in the home school library or school classroom library.
DISCLOSURE: The author provided a complimentary copy of If You Were Me and Lived In Scotland and also .... Hungary in exchange for my honest review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not compensated for this review.
As with all of Carole P. Roman's Introduction to Cultures books, we begin with locating the country on the World globe. Did you know that Hungary is completely land-locked and in central Europe. Budapest is the capital and largest city no only of Hungary but also of the European Union?
Hungary is famous for its beautiful caves. There are over 700 caves they are famous for the stalagmites in the caves.
Goulash is a popular food and they use a lot of paprika to season their food.
They have their own holidays, too. Hungary's history dates back over 1,000 years.
At the end of the book there is a page of words with definitions that are good to know about Hungary.
To date, Carole P. Roman has written and printed more than ten of the If You Were Me and Lived in…… books. Chat With Vera has reviewed most of these. I invite you to read my reviews and see if these might be good books to add to the library of that special child of yours. They are especially nice to have on hand in the home school library or school classroom library.
DISCLOSURE: The author provided a complimentary copy of If You Were Me and Lived In Scotland and also .... Hungary in exchange for my honest review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not compensated for this review.
February 24, 2015
I'm sure Hungary is not the first country you think when you say Europe. However, this small country from Central Europe has a lot to offer. It may be surrounded by land with no ocean near it but it still has beautiful scenarios to share.
As usual the ilustrator made an incredible work recreating the country and its wonders. It's easy to imagine the places and the food.
I always say that this series is an excellent choice not only for children but for adults alike. And each new book only convince me more of this, they present the perfect opportunity to learn more about the world we live in and the people who shares it with us.
A great book with lovely illustrations and educational facts about food, history, common names and popular sports.
*** I recieved a complimentary copy in exchange of an honest review. ***
As usual the ilustrator made an incredible work recreating the country and its wonders. It's easy to imagine the places and the food.
I always say that this series is an excellent choice not only for children but for adults alike. And each new book only convince me more of this, they present the perfect opportunity to learn more about the world we live in and the people who shares it with us.
A great book with lovely illustrations and educational facts about food, history, common names and popular sports.
*** I recieved a complimentary copy in exchange of an honest review. ***
March 17, 2015
A mini trip to Hungary
Author Roman continues with her series of books introducing children to different cultures in the world. This time around we get to visit Hungary.
These are interesting books that tell about the country itself, customs, similarities and differences.
Each book (country) is laid out the same so if a child has multiple books, they can really compare different countries. Language, highlights of the country, history, food, sports - all are explored in these "just the right length" books targeted towards preschool to fifth graders.
I especially like the glossary at the end of each book, showing definitions and pronunciations of different words.
I did notice a few editing mistakes otherwise this would have been a five star review.
NOTE: I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
Author Roman continues with her series of books introducing children to different cultures in the world. This time around we get to visit Hungary.
These are interesting books that tell about the country itself, customs, similarities and differences.
Each book (country) is laid out the same so if a child has multiple books, they can really compare different countries. Language, highlights of the country, history, food, sports - all are explored in these "just the right length" books targeted towards preschool to fifth graders.
I especially like the glossary at the end of each book, showing definitions and pronunciations of different words.
I did notice a few editing mistakes otherwise this would have been a five star review.
NOTE: I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
February 3, 2015
Two Hungarian children take the young reader on a tour of their beautiful country. Children will learn about games, food, and family. Bright, colorful illustrations help tell the story and bring life to the page. Each book in the series follows the same pattern and helps children learn more about the country while enjoying the information in story form.
The author has done a great job of presenting the facts in a fun and enjoyable format. My children love these books and look forward to reading each one as they come out. The book would make the perfect edition to a school library or as an addition to a home school curriculum. I would definitely recommend this book or any other in the series.
I received this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review.
The author has done a great job of presenting the facts in a fun and enjoyable format. My children love these books and look forward to reading each one as they come out. The book would make the perfect edition to a school library or as an addition to a home school curriculum. I would definitely recommend this book or any other in the series.
I received this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review.
March 29, 2015
Hungary is in Europe and is surrounded by four other countries. The largest lake, The Balaton, is located there. You can also visit the caves of Aggtelek, which has seven hundred and twelve caves filled with stalagmites. Hungarians eat goulash, menygyleves and sponge cake called dobos tokta. Hungary has a very important hero named Saint Stephen. He was the first king from the year 1001. The Rubiks cube was invented by Professor Erno Rubik from Hungary.
Young readers, parent and teachers will love this series that shares cultures from around the world. Readers who are curious about Hungary will learn about it celebrations, history, food, family and more. The book comes with a flag and play passport. The back of the book has a guide that will help readers with pronunciation.
Young readers, parent and teachers will love this series that shares cultures from around the world. Readers who are curious about Hungary will learn about it celebrations, history, food, family and more. The book comes with a flag and play passport. The back of the book has a guide that will help readers with pronunciation.
April 23, 2015
I would like to thank Bostick Communications and the author, Carole P. Roman, for giving me a copy of If You Were Me and Lived in Hungary to read and review. Whether you are an educator or a parent, this book provides a great way to introduce the history, culture, food, sports, and popular sights of Hungary to a child. With phonetic spellings and explanations for unfamiliar words, it is an ideal book for a teaching moment. I do, however, wish that the font size was smaller and style different, as the stark white on green background make it a little hard to read at times. If You Were Me and Lived in Hungary would be a great addition to a reference area, whether it be in an elementary school, a city library, or a personal bookshelf at home.
July 20, 2022
"If You Were Me and Lived in... Hungary" is a fun and educational book. Kids will enjoy learning a little geography, history, and even science in this book since it reports that there are many caves in Hungary. There are pronunciations throughout the book with a key at the back of the book for learning different words used in Hungary. Kids will learn about different names, places, and food of the country. This book helps to make learning fun and would be a great resource for teachers and homeschooling families with kids around ages 4-7.
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