Relocating to another country can wreck havoc on a child's sense of security. This is especially true when the journey is filled with uncertainty and dangerous events. Yuvi's Candy Tree (Lerner Publishing Group, 2011) provides a fictionalized account of a young Ethiopian girl's … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- 19th Century Jewish Immigration to America
Usually I write about multicultural picture books that have been published within the last few years. It is not surprising that I almost passed on the book, When Jessie Came Across the Sea, by award winning author, Amy Hest, and illustrated by, P. J. Lynch. Candlewick Press … [Read more...]
Picture Book- the Endangered Royal Bengal Tiger
Protecting endangered animals is a worldwide concern. Sadly, the Royal Bengal tiger, India's national animal, falls into this category. Less than 1,500 of these magnificent creatures remain in India. Despite the severity of the situation, an alarming number of Royal Bengal tigers … [Read more...]
Nokum is my Teacher- Multicultural Approach to a Reluctant Reader
Reluctant readers are found in every classroom. David Bouchard, a Canadian Métis author and literacy advocate, skillfully addresses this issue in his award winning book, Nokum is my Teacher. The uniqueness of this book lies in the dual text. The left column is in English while … [Read more...]
Picture Book- An American Woman Exploring China in the 1930s
Who can resist a picture book cover that displays an adorable panda? At first glance, Mrs. Harkness and the Panda written by Alicia Potter and illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Borzoi Book published by Alfred A Knopf, 2012) appears to be a work of fiction. Upon closer examination, … [Read more...]
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