We are going back to Central America, this time to Guatemala.
Compassion's work in Guatemala began in 1976. Currently, more than 33,300 children participate in 140 child development centers.
map credit Compassion
**Disclaimer: I have previewed many of these books and resources, but not all. Please use your own discretion when sharing these with your family.
Books:
- Guatemala Cultures of the World by Sean Sheehan and Magdalene Koh
- Guatemala Enchantment of the World by Marion Morrison
- Guatemala in Pictures by Rita J. Markel
- A Guatemalan Family by Michael Malone
- Guatemala: A Question and Answer book by Mary Englar
- Guatemala ABCs by Marcie Aboff
- Children of Guatemala by Jules Hermes
- Out of the Dump: Writings and Photographs by Children From Guatemala
- Guatemala in Colors by Ann Stalcup
- Guatemala Rainbow by Gianni Vecchiato
- Guatemala (Families Around the World) by Julia Waterlow
- My Pig Amarillo by Satomi Ichikawa
- Sawdust Carpets by Amelia Lau Carling
- Mama and Papa Have a Store by Amelia Lau Carling
- Abuela’s Weave by Omar S. Castaneda
- The Honey Jar by Rigoberta Menchu
- The Girl from Chimel by Rigoberta Menchu
- The Most Beautiful Place in the World by Ann Cameron
- Colibri by Ann Cameron
- Libertad by Alma Fullerton
- Tree Girl by Ben Mikaelsen
Websites:
- National Geographic Kids
- Compassion
- Compassion Bloggers – Guatemala Trip
- Yahoo Kids
- About Guatemala
- About.com
- Factmonster
Other:
- Families of Guatemala (Families of the World DVDs)
- Globetrekker
You Tube/Vimeo:
- Mike Guzzardo
- Shaun Groves – Child development center tour
- Child development center tour – Part 2
Printables:
- World Flags
- ABC Teach – flag
- NickJr.com – flag
- Enchanted Learning – map
Do you sponsor a child in Guatemala? If so, please leave a comment telling us about your special one.
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