I’m happy to bring you a new children’s travel book Mission to Australia written by Erika Bud which you will find inside our Christmas Gift Guide 2o22. For me children’s books are one of the most important gifts we can give. Books encourage a child’s love of reading.
Charlie and I will be studying all 50 States this year and having this new travel book is the perfect addition to our Reading Lessons. The book will even come alive if you scan the QR Code which I need to get better at doing.
About:
Mission to Australia is the debut book of the Travel Rangers series. Travel to the Land Down Under with a merry team of diverse kids and incredible augmented reality (AR) technology.
- Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
- Climb all 1,332 steps of the Sydney Harbor Bridge
- Get up close and personal with koalas, wombats, camels and more!
This beautiful picture book (illustrated by Sonia Sengupta) truly takes children on an adventure to learn the culture and language of Australia. From fun phrases and small differences like driving on the left to national sports seldom played in the U.S., Mission to Australia transports readers.
The AR technology, created by ARtscapes, brings pages to life and creates an immersive experience the entire family will enjoy – a bit of armchair travel, mate. Just download the free app via the QR code on the cover, and scan the designated pages for a digital pop-up of both 3D creations and a real-life video background you can spend hours exploring.
I read Mission to Australia before Charlie did and I had fun speaking to him in there language using “How ya Goin?” which is Hello but it took a second for Charlie to figure out what I was saying. I let David know that he should look up the difference in the Seasons which I learned about in the book. So he would be prepared at work to help other travelers taking the airplanes he works on.
Can you imagine climbing a building with 1332 steps? Which would defiantly help me make my daily goal but its pretty high off the ground and over water with mine and Charlie’s fear of heights we might not be able to walk on here while there would be no, stopping David.
Throughout the book we learned about Animals, food and what sports they play. Which I plan on having Charlie research for his PE Class. Then in our Homeschool Cooking Class were going to make some of the food they mentioned. Would you like to join us for a snack or two? Just don’t eat to much or you might get a crook.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Erika Bud is the author of Travel Rangers, a children’s book series that embraces kids discovering new cultures and traveling the world, as well as the host of the Planes, Trains & Kids Abroad podcast. She hopes to ignite a passion for travel in both children and their adults.
Her mission is to spread enthusiasm for learning about the fascinating cultures, diverse perspectives, and wonderful people throughout the world and to inspire families to travel abroad. Erika, a mother herself, wholeheartedly believes that exposure to different cultures and perspectives help make our world a more accepting and happier place.
Though she earned a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Southern California, Erika has always known that she wants to help people. She discovered her passions for volunteering and international travel at a young age. During her trips overseas when she was 18 years old, she worked as an au pair (a household and childcare assistant living with a host family in a foreign country). Since then, Erika has traveled to over 30 countries, living in both Madrid, Spain (3 months) and Canberra, Australia (3 years).
No matter where she goes, she loves eating new foods, learning about the history of the country, seeing remarkable architecture and historic sites, and getting to know interesting people. Erika has begun sharing her passion with her son, Hayden. At just 5 years old, he already has two stamps in his passport.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
