by Anna Kim (Illustrator), Anna Kim (Author)
Aria, the world traveler, travels to different countries with her parents and her dog Daisy. She enjoys meeting people from different parts of the world. She tries to learn their culture and language. She enjoys their food. She makes friends in each place she visits. The first country she visits is England. As with most tourists, she visits the famous places. In the Tower of London, she encounters an unexpected event. Using her wits and quick thinking, with assistance from her trusted dog Daisy, she helps the police catch a royal jewelry thief. The best part of her trip is... an opportunity to meet the queen of England This book series not only introduces children to other cultures, but also educates them about geography by having maps of the world, continents, and the country Aria visits.
Author Biography
Anna Kim was born in South Korea. She came to America when she was 12 years old. She received a B.S. degree in Computer Science from University of Southern California and an M.D. degree from University of Vermont. She is currently practicing ophthalmology in Seattle area. Aria the World Traveler: England is her first book. The second book in the series, France, will be out in 2013