Assigned Literature
These are the seven books we assign to go along with the lessons in Our Great Big World:
- The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye (Middle East)
- Akimbo of Africa by Alexander McCall Smith (Africa)
- A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond (Europe)
- Race for the Record by Dave and Neta Jackson (Asia)
- The Muddleheaded Wombat by Ruth Park (Australia)
- Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat (North America)
- Juana and Lucas by Juana Medina (South America)
Alternate Literature
There are many other great picture books and chapter books that can help your family learn about different countries and cultures. We have not created a list of recommended titles specifically for Our Great Big World. However, we are adding books and other supplemental resources to our Homeschool History database. With a subscription to this service, you can easily find additional resources related to places and topics you study in each lesson.
Homeschool History Supplements