Harmony Meets the World is an adventurous, magical, and educational chapter book series for young readers. The series features eight-year-old explorer Harmony Riley Cruz. In each book, Harmony's magic binoculars transport her to a cultural festival around the world. During her adventure, she meets a new local friend, soaks in the culture, and learns about the unique festival. Plus, she always finds a special connection to home.
From the vibrant music and dancing of the Sun Festival in Peru to the glowing lights of Diwali in India, an exploration of a lifetime awaits!
Book 1: Cusco, Peru for Inti Raymi
Book 2: Tokyo, Japan for Obon Festival
Book 3: New Delhi, India for Diwali
Book 4: Lyons, France for Fête des Lumières
Book 2
It's time to dance in Tokyo, Japan! When Harmony's new friend, Riko, teaches her a special dance for the Obon Festival, Harmony struggles with the steps. Can Harmony learn the dance in time for the big performance?
During Harmony's epic adventure, she learns about Buddhist culture, the local Kanji language, and discovers more about the Obon Festival. And you can, too!
This book includes bonus material:
* Make your own mini-language book
* Festival facts
* Glossary
* And more!
For teacher and parent resources & activities visit: harmonymeetstheworld.com
Schonauer, Erin K.: - Erin K. Schonauer and Jamie C. Schonauer are an identical-twin writing team and award-winning authors. Their work has appeared in the nonfiction book market, children's magazines, and has been internationally produced.As twins, they share a close bond and a passion for storytelling. Their interest in writing and storytelling was sparked at an early age when they visited their local library and immersed themselves in the world of books. Here, they cherished some of their fondest memories like reading The Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins. The sisters have been writing together for over 10 years and especially have a tender spot for writing children's stories.They both have master's degrees in radio and television from San Francisco State University and created content for children's media. They're members of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and The Children's Writer's Guild.Erin and Jamie's unique bond as twins makes writing twice as fun!Connect with the sisters at: www.twinpens.com
Schonauer, Jamie C.: - Erin K. Schonauer and Jamie C. Schonauer are an identical-twin writing team and award-winning authors. Their work has appeared in the nonfiction book market, children's magazines, and has been internationally produced.As twins, they share a close bond and a passion for storytelling. Their interest in writing and storytelling was sparked at an early age when they visited their local library and immersed themselves in the world of books. Here, they cherished some of their fondest memories like reading The Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins. The sisters have been writing together for over 10 years and especially have a tender spot for writing children's stories.They both have master's degrees in radio and television from San Francisco State University and created content for children's media. They're members of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and The Children's Writer's Guild.Erin and Jamie's unique bond as twins makes writing twice as fun!Connect with the sisters at: www.twinpens.com
Schonauer, Kathleen: - Kathleen Schonauer, born in Chicago, is an author, artist, poet and teacher. She is also an Art Specialist for grades K through 14 in the State of Illinois. After attending the American Academy of Art in Chicago, she graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in Art Education. Later she earned two master's degrees: MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University (River Forest, IL) and a MA in Humanities/Mythology from Atlantic University (Virginia Beach, VA). Her career as a teacher spanned more than thirty years, teaching first at the elementary school level and, later, as an adjunct professor at the college level.She believes that children are natural artists whose imagination is their greatest asset. As Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." It has been her aim to open up the gates of creativity for her students and readers.As an artist, she works in mixed media: ceramics, metals, collage, drawing, and painting. Currently, she is a member of the National Collage Society, and the International Collage Card Exchange.Kathleen now resides in Buckeye, Arizona. Contact her at: jkschonauer.wordpress.comWorks published: Schonauer, James and Kathleen Schonauer. Chicago in the Great Depression (2014).Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing.Free-lance writer and illustrator for the following publications: Lapidary JournalSchool ArtsArts and ActivitiesArtist's MagazineIllustrator for new book series: Harmony Meets the World, Inner Peace Press
