From some of the most remote locations in the world, the compelling cinematography of wide-eyed children just being kids will quickly engage students attention. These children, like children everywhere, live their everyday life with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in tight-knitted communities with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility. The Children Of The World series will help expand children's worldview and understanding of cultural differences while at the same time provide a character building lesson. Titles include: 1. Bangladesh, The Jungle Forests And The Tripura Children Bangladesh is the poorest country in the world. The Tripura are a minority people who live in the breathtaking highlands of Khagrachari. This is the story of the children of this region who live happily despite their poor circumstances.
2. Belize, The Walk Of The Young Principal And The Drummer Boy We meet a 22-year-old school principle named Marisa, and a 12-year-old drummer boy named Shamar in Belize, and learn about what it means to be a Garifuna.
3. Cambodia, Living In Harmony With Nature, Children Of The Mangrove Forest There is a mysterious mangrove forest located in Cambodia, a country famous for its unadulterated nature. This is the story of the children of a Koh Kong water village who learn to coexist in harmony with nature.
4. Chile, The Marine Boy Of Chiloé Chile is the longest country in the world. The beautiful Chiloé Archipelago in Chile has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We meet Cheo there, and with him, we enter the beautiful cobalt seas that surround the archipelago.
5. Egypt, The Boy And Donkey Of Siwa Located west of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is the Siwa Oasis. This is the story of a boy named Hammu, who lives a life of hope in the beautiful desert embracing the mysteries of nature.
6. Guizhou Province, China - The Road To School Guizhou Province is one of the most remote places in all of China. The children here must make a difficult journey to school every day. Nevertheless, the school is the only source of hope for the children who show us the true meaning of education.
7. Jamaica, The Dream Of Sangti, The Girl From The Coffee Village In the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, 11-year-old Sangti’s family can’t afford to send her to school. However, her dreams are also her parents’. Together they do their best to help make their dream come true.
8. Madagascar, Hope Blossoms in a Quarry Madagascar is an island nation with primitive beauty. There are children here who play in a quarry where their parents work. This is the story of one of those children who dreams of going to school.
9. Malaysia, Nomads Of The Sea, Children Of Mabul Island Mabul Island is located north of Borneo. Here, there are people without a nationality who are called Gypsies of the Sea. They are wanderers who are born on the sea. This is the story of children who are more used to living on the water than on land.
10. New Zealand, Diaries Of The Young Shepherds Of Mt. Cook In the highest mountain of New Zealand also known as “Cloud Piercer”, lies a vast but simple farm village. We learn how to preserve primal nature, and meet young shepherd boys who dream of owning large meadows.
11. Thailand, Children Of The Golden Triangle Northern Thailand had once been a haven for poppy growers. This is the story of the Aka people and their children who are trying to put their dark past behind them while dreaming of a better future. |