If someone mentions the word Passover, I immediately think of all of the special foods that are eaten during the holiday. Thus, I was immediately drawn to two picture books by Lesléa Newman- Matzo Ball Moon (Clarion, 1998) and A Sweet Passover (Abrams, 2012). In Matzo Ball … [Read more...]
Four Picture Books for Sukkot
The Jewish festival of Sukkot begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur. Although the holiday dates back to biblical times, few are familiar with this joyous Jewish holiday. Home celebrations include the building and decorating of a temporary structure called a sukkah. A prominent … [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...]
Multicultural Picture Books- An Italian Immigrant’s Dream
Many immigrants have come to America to fulfill their dreams. Dream Something Big: The Story of the Watts Towers by Dianna Hutts Aston and illustrated by Susan L. Roth (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2011) retells the story of one notable Italian immigrant, Simon Rodia. … [Read more...]
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