Children of the World - A Coloring Book Adventure by Betty LadDuke

• Children of the world come from many sketchbooks filled during decades

• of journeys around the world. I enjoyed learning about other people, their cultures and traditions that I could share with my children.

• Children, Winona and Ajuawak, my daughter and grandson harvesting wild rice, on the White Earth Reservation, Minnesota.

• Children’s work is frequently necessary for the family’s survival.

• Children farm, care for chickens, rabbits, goats or cows and their siblings.

• Children learn traditional skills from parents such as basket and cloth weaving or playing musical instruments.

• Children are resilient. Some live in camps for war displaced people, play in the midst of war ruins or are raised in orphanages.

• Children play in the midst of war ruins or miss an imprisoned parent.

• Children are carried on mothers’ backs as mothers farm, market or cook. Grandparents also care for children.

• Children of the World, how have they changed as they have their own children and grandchildren?

• Let your feelings guide you in coloring. You can also see a selection of my paintings inspired by their children’s cultures and experiences in war and peace.

I hope you will enjoy this coloring book adventure and challenge. - BettyLaDuke

Coloring Book Materials: 34-Pages .100% post-consumer recycled paper, and plant-based digital press toner.