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Over the Mountain in 21 Days: A World Learning Adventures Series Book One

by Nicholas Scime; Edited by Marianne D'Alessandro; Illustrated by Kunsang Gyatso; Translated by Chuchi Dhondup and Gedhun Tharchin

14 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated children's book, english and tibetan; catalogue #07-1502; ISBN 1-4251-3775-X; US$8.65, C$9.95, EUR6.75, £4.47

This book will be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Follow Po and Pas' journey from Tibet to India. Share the experience of the Tibetan monk, who is the illustrator of this book.

About the Book

Join Pas and Po in their father and son journey through the mountains of Tibet and India.

Designed to be read aloud to preschoolers and enjoyed by beginning readers. This colorful, action- filled story book is written in two languages - Tibetan and English. It is a great way for children to have an understanding of the Tibetan exile from China (Tibet). The unique languages offer an opportunity for Tibetan children to learn English and for Canadian children to learn Tibetan.

Follow Po and Pas as they run from the great white tigers and find freedom with the monkeys in a distant and new land.

Po and Pas, father and son panda bears, are chased by white tigers as they leave their homeland of Tibet. Fearing for their lives, they begin a journey to India. Twenty-one days of travel through the mountains brings them to a land where the monkeys welcome them and share everything they have.

This journey reminds each of us that we have mountains to climb. We must learn to accept our journey and destiny with a smile as would a Buddhist Monk.

About the Author

Nick is 49 years old, the father of three amazing boys, and currently resides in Southern Ontario. Nick is the Outreach Coordinator for the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India.

He has written a notable series of four books in the Pogo's Adventures collection. The first, Pogo's Adventures: Jewels in the Junkyard, was published in December 2006. The second book in the series, Pogo's Adventures: The Rainbow Tour, will be released Christmas 2007. Visit Pogo's website at www.pogosadventures.com.

Nick travels frequently and works with international students in an ESL setting. He has utilized this life experience to develop a series of four books in his World Learning Adventures. Over the Mountain in 21 Days is the first in this series. This book is written in two languages Tibetan and English. Others to follow in 2008: BB and the Seven Spotted Lady Bug translated and illustrated by a Korean artist; and The Dam will be in French; and the last, yet to be titled, will be in Spanish.

Nick has used these stories to assist children (and adults alike) in developing their English as a second language skill. The books will also illustrate new cultures and languages.

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