Maybe more of a 3.5, but I rounded up because of the introduction of Spanish words in the text. Also, no gender colors Parents welcome their new baby.
Maybe more of a 3.5, but I rounded up because of the introduction of Spanish words in the text. Also, no gender colors so appropriate for every baby. Also, could be interpreted as a mixed race family.
Rounded up because it brought tears to my eyes. A hero who saw something wrong and did what he could to correct it.
The life story of a man who canceleRounded up because it brought tears to my eyes. A hero who saw something wrong and did what he could to correct it.
The life story of a man who canceled a ski vacation at the request of a friend and went to Prague. After Germany invaded the Sudetenland, England would allow refugees under the age of 17, so Nicky made a list of children and then returned to England to find foster families.
Vera's is one of the 669 children he rescued. When she returned after the war, her family was gone....more
I enjoyed the reassurance that the bear was a good bear and not bad, that he still had the memory and could relive the fun in his dreams.
Bear discoverI enjoyed the reassurance that the bear was a good bear and not bad, that he still had the memory and could relive the fun in his dreams.
Bear discovers a balloon and has a lot of fun playing with it until he hugs it a bit too hard. Unable to fix it he feels bad, until the moon reassures him and he falls asleep to dance with the balloon again....more
Tells how the location of the monarchs wintering place became known to the world by the cooperation of many people, from Mexicans, an American adventuTells how the location of the monarchs wintering place became known to the world by the cooperation of many people, from Mexicans, an American adventurer, citizen scientists, regular folks and scientists together. Beautiful illustrations of swirling monarchs. Ends with the idea that all of us are needed to save the monarchs and gives 5 concrete ways that people can help....more
A loving portrait of a father and son, who are forced to move from the rental house they both love and how they cope with their anger and turning theiA loving portrait of a father and son, who are forced to move from the rental house they both love and how they cope with their anger and turning their new abode into a home....more
A fun introduction to various band instruments. A band director introduces the instruments so the reader can find the instrument that appeals to them,A fun introduction to various band instruments. A band director introduces the instruments so the reader can find the instrument that appeals to them, but a little girl on the drums keeps interrupting.
Real life musicians that inspired the band members in the book are explained in the back, along with the band director, author and artist....more
Illustrates some of the small miracles that happen in nature and encourages the reader to pay attention and notice some of "life's everyday wonders."Illustrates some of the small miracles that happen in nature and encourages the reader to pay attention and notice some of "life's everyday wonders."...more
Thought provoking story of a new arrival, whose statements the other animals don't believe, and their attempt to make things right after their forcefuThought provoking story of a new arrival, whose statements the other animals don't believe, and their attempt to make things right after their forceful actions prove them in the wrong....more
Very apropos, with the pandemic and the variants causing discussion about possible reinstatement of some health guidelines. Also can be used to try anVery apropos, with the pandemic and the variants causing discussion about possible reinstatement of some health guidelines. Also can be used to try and help children interact with people who have immune deficiency.
A book about ways you can show someone you love them when you can't touch them or be with them....more
A boy writes to an alien inviting him to visit and trying to explain what the alien needs to know. A guide to Earth in it's diversity, but also a celeA boy writes to an alien inviting him to visit and trying to explain what the alien needs to know. A guide to Earth in it's diversity, but also a celebration of our world, is the result. I think children would love pouring over the illustrations.
I rounded up, because I have a feeling I would enjoy the book more if I could read a physical book rather than just an ebook.
In a note in the back she tells how she came up with the idea behind the book from her visits around the world with UNICEF and talking to all the children she met.
The book is stunning and I recommend getting the book if you can....more
A child becomes frustrated that his parents don't understand that he is not a girl. Some new friends at the pool give him the words to explain his ideA child becomes frustrated that his parents don't understand that he is not a girl. Some new friends at the pool give him the words to explain his identity to his parents.
A simple story about a true transgender journey....more
Such a timely book! Works so much of current events in, but keeps the strong emphasis that the individual child matters. Mentions taking a knee, TrayvSuch a timely book! Works so much of current events in, but keeps the strong emphasis that the individual child matters. Mentions taking a knee, Trayvon, Tamir, Philando, and a beautiful Black Lives Matter illustration at the back.
Author's Note: "I also wrote this book to remind all children, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, that no matter where they come from, they matter."...more
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