Clever folktales with an amusing message will certainly engage readers. Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale (Retold by Carmen Agra Deedy and award winning illustrator, Michael Austin, Peachtree Publishers, 2007) certainly delivers a charming story. Who would … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Kristallnacht
Obviously, some topics are best reserved for an older audience. Thus deciding when to include the topic of the Holocaust can be a controversial. I was surprised that the librarians at my local public library chose not to place Benno and the Night of the Broken Glass, by Meg … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Building Self Esteem
While children are learning to accept individual differences, they simultaneously need to develop an appreciation of their uniqueness. Building self-esteem is paramount. Best selling author, Nancy Tillman, has written several books that focus on building a strong identity through … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book Explores Languages
Accepting cultural diversity is a vital aspect of living in a global society. Manjula Padmanabhan's vibrant illustrations coupled with the Global Fund for Children informative text are the key assets to the picture book, I am Different! Can You Find Me? (Charlesbridge, 2011). … [Read more...]
Cultural Folktale- Revealing Wisdom and Foolishness
Are you looking for a folktale that hovers between the concepts of wisdom and foolishness? Consider checking out the Joha tales from Arabic speaking countries in the Middle East/Central Asia. … [Read more...]
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