Jyoti: The Girl from Varanasi, India, which is the first book of the series Children from Around the World, takes the reader on a trip to the city of Varanasi in India. There we meet Jyoti, a nine-year-old Indian girl, and her family. We will discover what her city is like, how she spends her time, what she likes to eat, and what the traditions of her family, community, and country are. Jyoti: The Girl from Varanasi, India, is a photography-centered book first in the series of Children of the World books for 8-12 years old children. Each book depicts a day in the life of a child from a different culture. Using photographic images and written in the child's voice, each book introduces the reader to the child's life, the place where the child lives as well as her family, the costumes, and traditions of her community, her city and country.