BIBLIOGRAPHY
Schwartz, Alvin. 1992. AND THE GREEN GRASS GREW ALL AROUND: FOLK POETRY FROM EVERYONE. Ill by. Sue Truesdell. Harper Collins. ISDN 0060227575
PLOT SUMMARY
AND THE GREEN GRASS GREW ALL AROUND is a compilation of children’s folk poetry by the late author Alvin Schwartz. The poetry is organized in themed chapters covering People, Food, School, Teases and Taunts, Wishes and Warnings, Love and Marriage, Work, Stories, Nonsense, Riddles, Fun and Games, Rain and Shine, A Tree, Animals and Insects, and Other Things. A few child favorites are On top of Spaghetti, Miss Lucy had a baby and Cinderella dressed in yella. The folk poetry contains many silly solutions to everyday situations and problems.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
These stories and poems are favorites of many children. The origination of these many poems is unknown, yet can change as they are told from one person to another. Each storyteller can alter the poem to be representative of their own culture. This book compiles the many songs and poems which we hear as a child. It is a treasure to have them all in one place. Sue Truesdell illustrates multicultural drawings which are full of life and give each poem a connection to the reader. They are able to sense that they have become part of the story. The drawings also add a bit of energized whimsy to the stories and poems.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Reviewed in BOOKLIST: “The universal rhymes that kids all over the world seem to learn from each other”
Reviewed in SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Once the kids discover it, it will always be checked out.”
Reviewed in KIRKUS: “It’s hard to imagine a child who wouldn’t greet this treasure trove with enthusiasm.”
Notable Children’s Book of 1993, 1993 Fanfare Honor List: HORN BOOK, Children’s Choices for 1993.
CONNECTIONS
*This story is an excellent source for presenting poetry to children. Children will quickly recognize one of the previous poems or stories that they have heard before.
*Other folklore books by Alvin Schwartz:
Schwartz, Alvin. BUSY BUZZING BUMBLEBEES AND OTHER TONGUE TWISTERS. ISBN: 0060252685Schwartz, Alvin. GHOSTS!: GHOSTLY TALES FROM FOLKLORE. ISBN: 0060217960
Saturday, June 27, 2009
GLASS SLIPPER, GOLD SANDAL: A WORLDWIDE CINDERELLA
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Fleischman, Paul. 2007. GLASS SLIPPER, GOLD SANDAL A WORLDWIDE CINDERELLA. Ill. by Julie Paschkis. New York: Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 080507953X
PLOT SUMMARY
GLASS SLIPPER, GOLD SANDAL A WORLDWIDE CINDERELLA is the combination of Cinderella stories from seventeen different countries. Thirty six separate details have been taken to create a new Cinderella story. In this version of Cinderella, the story begins in Mexico were Cinderella encourages her father to marry the widow who lived down the road. As the story continues to travel through different countries, Cinderella’s aunty changes a big round breadfruit into a carriage for her to ride in to the ball. When she rides away from the ball, the glass slipper or sandal of gold is left in the prince’s hand as he tries to stop her. In the end Cinderella and the Prince marry at a lavish ceremony.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This story teaches its readers that there are many cultural differences in Cinderella stories from around the world. The story of Cinderella has many versions, and this will become a new favorite to all who read it. Cinderella travels with ease from country to country. The story flows easily allowing the reader to stop and reflect on the differences within each countries story.
The illustrations by Julie Paschkis allow the book to come to life as a color Kaleidoscope. Each country has its own color and artwork that is used as a folkloric backdrop. This enables the reader to quickly realize that Cinderella has traveled to another country. The illustrations are representative of the country whose story is being told on the page. This gives readers a further glimpse into the cultures from around the world.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred Review in BOOKLIST: “sophisticated piece of artistry”
Starred Review in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: “As Newbery Medalist Fleischman’s strong storytelling voice incorporates sometimes small details from different traditions”
Review in HORN BOOK: “a Kaleidoscope of storytelling styles and ethnic and cultural details.”
CONNECTIONS
*This story is an excellent choice for teaching Children how similar stories are written in different countries. This book also teaches children how diversity can create a wonderful new story.
*Other stories about Cinderella from different cultures:
Climo, Shirley. THE IRISH CINDERLAD. ISBN 0064435776
Coburn, Jewell. DOMITILA: A CINDERELLA TALE FROM THE MEXICAN TRADITION. ISBN 1885008139
Dwyer, Mindy. THE SALMON PRINCESS: AN ALASKA CINDERELLA STORY. ISBN 1570613559
Sierra, Judy. THE GIFT OF THE CROCODILE: A CINDERELLA STORY. ISBN 0689821883
Takayama, Sandi. SUMORELLA: A HAWAII CINDERELLA STORY. ISBN 1573060275
Fleischman, Paul. 2007. GLASS SLIPPER, GOLD SANDAL A WORLDWIDE CINDERELLA. Ill. by Julie Paschkis. New York: Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 080507953X
PLOT SUMMARY
GLASS SLIPPER, GOLD SANDAL A WORLDWIDE CINDERELLA is the combination of Cinderella stories from seventeen different countries. Thirty six separate details have been taken to create a new Cinderella story. In this version of Cinderella, the story begins in Mexico were Cinderella encourages her father to marry the widow who lived down the road. As the story continues to travel through different countries, Cinderella’s aunty changes a big round breadfruit into a carriage for her to ride in to the ball. When she rides away from the ball, the glass slipper or sandal of gold is left in the prince’s hand as he tries to stop her. In the end Cinderella and the Prince marry at a lavish ceremony.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This story teaches its readers that there are many cultural differences in Cinderella stories from around the world. The story of Cinderella has many versions, and this will become a new favorite to all who read it. Cinderella travels with ease from country to country. The story flows easily allowing the reader to stop and reflect on the differences within each countries story.
The illustrations by Julie Paschkis allow the book to come to life as a color Kaleidoscope. Each country has its own color and artwork that is used as a folkloric backdrop. This enables the reader to quickly realize that Cinderella has traveled to another country. The illustrations are representative of the country whose story is being told on the page. This gives readers a further glimpse into the cultures from around the world.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred Review in BOOKLIST: “sophisticated piece of artistry”
Starred Review in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: “As Newbery Medalist Fleischman’s strong storytelling voice incorporates sometimes small details from different traditions”
Review in HORN BOOK: “a Kaleidoscope of storytelling styles and ethnic and cultural details.”
CONNECTIONS
*This story is an excellent choice for teaching Children how similar stories are written in different countries. This book also teaches children how diversity can create a wonderful new story.
*Other stories about Cinderella from different cultures:
Climo, Shirley. THE IRISH CINDERLAD. ISBN 0064435776
Coburn, Jewell. DOMITILA: A CINDERELLA TALE FROM THE MEXICAN TRADITION. ISBN 1885008139
Dwyer, Mindy. THE SALMON PRINCESS: AN ALASKA CINDERELLA STORY. ISBN 1570613559
Sierra, Judy. THE GIFT OF THE CROCODILE: A CINDERELLA STORY. ISBN 0689821883
Takayama, Sandi. SUMORELLA: A HAWAII CINDERELLA STORY. ISBN 1573060275
THE ADVENTURES OF HERSHEL OF OSTROPOL
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Kimmel, Eric, Retold. 1995. THE ADVENTURES OF HERSHEL OF OSTROPOL. Ill. by Trina Schart Hyman. New York: Holiday House. ISBN 0823412105
PLOT SUMMARY
THE ADVENTURES OF HERSHEL OF OSTROPOL is a collection of Ten Yiddish folktales set in the 19th century Ukraine. In this version, Hershel is a wandering beggar who endears himself to the common folk by making pompous people look foolish. The ten different stories illustrate the elaborate stories Hershel told to trick people out of money in order to buy his family food. Hershel’s family was very poor, often times they only ate potatoes. He wanted to feed his family without working. Hershel’s uncle is tricked multiple times in to giving him money for his foolish plans which always ended up with a bountiful dinner for his family and his uncle’s pockets empty.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
These stories illustrate how a poor beggar was able to fool people out of their own money, during a time when many people were going hungry. The joy and wit of the story do not overshadow the references to daily poverty. This collection of short stories is easy to read and would be a valuable resource on a lesson about folktales. The illustrations at the beginning of each story show Hershel’s farcical interchanges with fellow characters. The black and white drawings have exquisite detail and help readers relate back to the original time and place of these stories.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
BOOKLIST: “With their wry idiom, these are stories for telling across generations.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Ten superbly retold Hershel of Ostropol tales”
HORN BOOK: “Each story is illustrated with humorous black-and-white drawings.”
CONNECTIONS
*This book would be excellent for a lesson about Yiddish folktales. It will allow students to connect with the trickster in themselves.
*Other stories about timeless tricksters:
Johnson-Davies, Denys. GOHA THE WISE FOOL. ISBN 0399242228
Kimmel, Eric. HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS. ISBN 0823411311
Kimmel, Eric. ANANSI AND THE TALKING MELON. ISBN 0823411672
Kimmel, Eric, Retold. 1995. THE ADVENTURES OF HERSHEL OF OSTROPOL. Ill. by Trina Schart Hyman. New York: Holiday House. ISBN 0823412105
PLOT SUMMARY
THE ADVENTURES OF HERSHEL OF OSTROPOL is a collection of Ten Yiddish folktales set in the 19th century Ukraine. In this version, Hershel is a wandering beggar who endears himself to the common folk by making pompous people look foolish. The ten different stories illustrate the elaborate stories Hershel told to trick people out of money in order to buy his family food. Hershel’s family was very poor, often times they only ate potatoes. He wanted to feed his family without working. Hershel’s uncle is tricked multiple times in to giving him money for his foolish plans which always ended up with a bountiful dinner for his family and his uncle’s pockets empty.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
These stories illustrate how a poor beggar was able to fool people out of their own money, during a time when many people were going hungry. The joy and wit of the story do not overshadow the references to daily poverty. This collection of short stories is easy to read and would be a valuable resource on a lesson about folktales. The illustrations at the beginning of each story show Hershel’s farcical interchanges with fellow characters. The black and white drawings have exquisite detail and help readers relate back to the original time and place of these stories.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
BOOKLIST: “With their wry idiom, these are stories for telling across generations.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Ten superbly retold Hershel of Ostropol tales”
HORN BOOK: “Each story is illustrated with humorous black-and-white drawings.”
CONNECTIONS
*This book would be excellent for a lesson about Yiddish folktales. It will allow students to connect with the trickster in themselves.
*Other stories about timeless tricksters:
Johnson-Davies, Denys. GOHA THE WISE FOOL. ISBN 0399242228
Kimmel, Eric. HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS. ISBN 0823411311
Kimmel, Eric. ANANSI AND THE TALKING MELON. ISBN 0823411672
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
ARTIST TO ARTIST: 23 MAJOR ILLUSTRATORS TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR ART
BIBIOGRAPHY
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 2007. ARTIST TO ARTIST: 23 MAJOR ILLUSTRATORS TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR ART. Ill. by Mitsumasa Anno, Quentin Blake, Ashley Bryan, Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, Jane Dyer, Mordicai Gerstein, Robert Ingpen, Steven Kellogg, Leo Lionni, Petra Mathers, Wendell Minor, Barry Moser, Jerry Pinkney, Alice Provensen, Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart, Maurice Sendak, Gennady Spirin, Chris Van Allsburg, Rosemary Wells, & Paul Zelinsky. New York, NY: Philomel. ISBN 9780399246005
PLOT SUMMARY
Twenty three Artists came together to share their stories of how they became illustrators. Each Artist describes their early drawing experiences. Most loved to draw at an early age. Some of the Artists attended formal art training, while others taught themselves. Some of the artists were teachers while they perfected their craft. A message heard throughout the book is that becoming a successful artist takes time and lots of practice to create your own style. The Artists encouraged students interested in a career in illustration to stay focused and work hard.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This Book gives its reader a view into the life of an illustrator. The Artists started out learning to draw like all children do. The point is made that years of practice enabled the Artist to find success. The Artists share their feelings of success and gratitude in the ability to make a living doing what they love. Readers will learn the care and time it takes to create a single picture for a book.
Many Illustrators are mentioned in this book. Each has a very distinctive style. Each artist includes a self portrait, pictures of themselves as a child, pictures of their early work, and pictures of more recent work. Some artists also show the process they go through while illustrating a book. I have found this part of the book to be engaging. It is exciting to visualize and connect with your children’s favorite authors. I have a better appreciation now for the drawings in the books that I read. I realize the hard work and dedication that goes into illustrating children’s books.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred Review in Booklist: “A toast to the artists and to the lovely book they have made together.”
Starred Review in School Library Journal: “celebrates and elucidates contemporary picture-book art.”
CONNECTIONS
*Gather other books illustrated by Eric Carle, THE TINY SEED, THE HUNGARY CATEPILLAR, AND POLAR BEAR, POLAR BEAR, WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Children find the pictures whimsical and intriguing.
*Other books for children learning about Artists:
Bryan, Ashley. WORDS TO MY LIFE’S SONG. ISBN 1416905413
Cummings, Pat. TALKING WITH ARTIST. ISBN 0395891329
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 2007. ARTIST TO ARTIST: 23 MAJOR ILLUSTRATORS TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR ART. Ill. by Mitsumasa Anno, Quentin Blake, Ashley Bryan, Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, Jane Dyer, Mordicai Gerstein, Robert Ingpen, Steven Kellogg, Leo Lionni, Petra Mathers, Wendell Minor, Barry Moser, Jerry Pinkney, Alice Provensen, Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart, Maurice Sendak, Gennady Spirin, Chris Van Allsburg, Rosemary Wells, & Paul Zelinsky. New York, NY: Philomel. ISBN 9780399246005
PLOT SUMMARY
Twenty three Artists came together to share their stories of how they became illustrators. Each Artist describes their early drawing experiences. Most loved to draw at an early age. Some of the Artists attended formal art training, while others taught themselves. Some of the artists were teachers while they perfected their craft. A message heard throughout the book is that becoming a successful artist takes time and lots of practice to create your own style. The Artists encouraged students interested in a career in illustration to stay focused and work hard.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This Book gives its reader a view into the life of an illustrator. The Artists started out learning to draw like all children do. The point is made that years of practice enabled the Artist to find success. The Artists share their feelings of success and gratitude in the ability to make a living doing what they love. Readers will learn the care and time it takes to create a single picture for a book.
Many Illustrators are mentioned in this book. Each has a very distinctive style. Each artist includes a self portrait, pictures of themselves as a child, pictures of their early work, and pictures of more recent work. Some artists also show the process they go through while illustrating a book. I have found this part of the book to be engaging. It is exciting to visualize and connect with your children’s favorite authors. I have a better appreciation now for the drawings in the books that I read. I realize the hard work and dedication that goes into illustrating children’s books.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred Review in Booklist: “A toast to the artists and to the lovely book they have made together.”
Starred Review in School Library Journal: “celebrates and elucidates contemporary picture-book art.”
CONNECTIONS
*Gather other books illustrated by Eric Carle, THE TINY SEED, THE HUNGARY CATEPILLAR, AND POLAR BEAR, POLAR BEAR, WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Children find the pictures whimsical and intriguing.
*Other books for children learning about Artists:
Bryan, Ashley. WORDS TO MY LIFE’S SONG. ISBN 1416905413
Cummings, Pat. TALKING WITH ARTIST. ISBN 0395891329
THUNDER ROSE
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nolen, Jerdine. 2003. THUNDER ROSE. Ill. by Kadir Nelson. Orlando, FL: Harcourt. ISBN 0152164723
PLOT SUMMARY
Thunder Rose is a tall tale set in the year’s following the civil war. A baby girl is named Thunder Rose after her parents realize that she has special abilities. Jerdine Nolen writes about how her family benefited from her ability to create things out of iron. Thunder Rose tames wild cattle by singing them a lullaby, and then she invents barbed wire while building a fence to contain the cattle. As a young girl, she takes the cattle up the Chisholm Trail to Abilene to sell at market. On this journey, she captures several outlaws and turns them into the local sheriff. When she arrives in Abilene, it is hot and dry. She witnesses two tornadoes. Thunder Rose was able to tame the tornadoes with a sweet song, and as a result the clouds began to cry a gentle soaking rain.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Nolen’s writing is engaging, and encourages you to continue reading. The beginning of the story is realistic with a twist. As the story progresses, it becomes obvious that this is a tall tale. Thunder Rose’s parent’s love her unconditionally, this is shown through their acceptance of her special talents. This story is an example of how a nurtured child can grow and prosper. Thunder Rose showed how critical thinking and brainstorming can allow you to find a solution to a problem. The solution was a tall tale and not realistic, yet students can learn from role modeling problem solving.
Kadir Nelson illustrations are realistic, yet they emphasize the special abilities of Thunder Rose. The pictures show Thunder Rose’s strength and the admiration of her parents. The perspective of the drawings allows the reader to feel her strength. The blue sky and fluffy clouds give the pictures a feeling of whimsy. The pictures with the twisted iron gently placed on her shoulder, will raise curiosity in students. Students will wonder how she carried the heavy iron so easily.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Reviewed in Booklist: “An exuberant tall tale with an irresistible African American heroine.”
Reviewed in Horn Book: “This fast-paced tall tale depicts the feats of the heroine, Thunder Rose.”
School Library Journal: Best of the Best 2004.
CONNECTIONS
*Gather other books illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Winner of the King illustration Honor Books Award, 2004.
*Other books for children about Tall-Tales.
Root, Phyllis. PAULA BUNYAN. ISBN 0374357595
Wheeler, Lisa. AVALANCHE ANNIE: A NOT-SO-TALL TALE. ISBN 0152167358
Nolen, Jerdine. 2003. THUNDER ROSE. Ill. by Kadir Nelson. Orlando, FL: Harcourt. ISBN 0152164723
PLOT SUMMARY
Thunder Rose is a tall tale set in the year’s following the civil war. A baby girl is named Thunder Rose after her parents realize that she has special abilities. Jerdine Nolen writes about how her family benefited from her ability to create things out of iron. Thunder Rose tames wild cattle by singing them a lullaby, and then she invents barbed wire while building a fence to contain the cattle. As a young girl, she takes the cattle up the Chisholm Trail to Abilene to sell at market. On this journey, she captures several outlaws and turns them into the local sheriff. When she arrives in Abilene, it is hot and dry. She witnesses two tornadoes. Thunder Rose was able to tame the tornadoes with a sweet song, and as a result the clouds began to cry a gentle soaking rain.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Nolen’s writing is engaging, and encourages you to continue reading. The beginning of the story is realistic with a twist. As the story progresses, it becomes obvious that this is a tall tale. Thunder Rose’s parent’s love her unconditionally, this is shown through their acceptance of her special talents. This story is an example of how a nurtured child can grow and prosper. Thunder Rose showed how critical thinking and brainstorming can allow you to find a solution to a problem. The solution was a tall tale and not realistic, yet students can learn from role modeling problem solving.
Kadir Nelson illustrations are realistic, yet they emphasize the special abilities of Thunder Rose. The pictures show Thunder Rose’s strength and the admiration of her parents. The perspective of the drawings allows the reader to feel her strength. The blue sky and fluffy clouds give the pictures a feeling of whimsy. The pictures with the twisted iron gently placed on her shoulder, will raise curiosity in students. Students will wonder how she carried the heavy iron so easily.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Reviewed in Booklist: “An exuberant tall tale with an irresistible African American heroine.”
Reviewed in Horn Book: “This fast-paced tall tale depicts the feats of the heroine, Thunder Rose.”
School Library Journal: Best of the Best 2004.
CONNECTIONS
*Gather other books illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Winner of the King illustration Honor Books Award, 2004.
*Other books for children about Tall-Tales.
Root, Phyllis. PAULA BUNYAN. ISBN 0374357595
Wheeler, Lisa. AVALANCHE ANNIE: A NOT-SO-TALL TALE. ISBN 0152167358
THE HELLO, GOODBYE WINDOW
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Juster, Norton. 2005. THE HELLO, GOODBYE WINDOW. Ill. By Chris Raschka. Hyperion/di Capua. ISBN 0786809140
PLOT SUMMARY
The story is narrated by a young girl, and she talks about her connection to her grandparents using their special kitchen window. Norton Juster writes about the many activities that can be achieved around the window, inside and outside of the house. The young girl connects to the fact that her grandparents are most often in their kitchen or working in the yard. The window is always waiting for her to return. When the young girl’s parents come to pick her up, she thinks about the challenges of being happy and sad at the same time. She is happy to go home, yet she will miss her grandparents. One day she dreams of having her own goodbye window.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Norton’s writing illustrates the importance of Grandparents in a child’s life. The detailed excitement that the young girl feels when she arrives to spend the day with her grandparents, allows young readers to connect with the story. The young girl connects her grandparents love and attention to the kitchen window. This is the window in which she first sees them when she arrives, and they have a special hello tradition.
Chris Rackham illustrates utilizing bold colors and whimsical charm. The colors allow the reader to feel comfortable and at ease while reading the story. The young girl is illustrated doing many activities and the window is never far away. The illustrations add realism and depth to the story. Children will enjoy seeing all of the activities that the young girl accomplishes with her grandparents. The illustrations are both two page and small vignettes. This style complements the story; the two page illustrations show the presence of the window in the story.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred review in Booklist: “A book that speaks to the real lives of children and their experiences.”
Starred review in Horn Book: “Lush mixed-media illustrations set off perfectly by white space.”
Booklist-Caldecott Medal Winner: 2006, Notable Children’s Books: 2006, & Booklist Editor’s Choice: Books for Youth, 2005.
CONNECTIONS
*This book is excellent for discussing the positive impact of grandparents on a young child’s life.
*Other books for children about relationships with Grandparents:
Leijten, Aileen. HUGGING HOUR. ISBN 0399246800
Marla, Frazee. A COUPLE OF BOYS HAVE THE BEST WEEK EVER. ISBN 9780152060206
Juster, Norton. 2005. THE HELLO, GOODBYE WINDOW. Ill. By Chris Raschka. Hyperion/di Capua. ISBN 0786809140
PLOT SUMMARY
The story is narrated by a young girl, and she talks about her connection to her grandparents using their special kitchen window. Norton Juster writes about the many activities that can be achieved around the window, inside and outside of the house. The young girl connects to the fact that her grandparents are most often in their kitchen or working in the yard. The window is always waiting for her to return. When the young girl’s parents come to pick her up, she thinks about the challenges of being happy and sad at the same time. She is happy to go home, yet she will miss her grandparents. One day she dreams of having her own goodbye window.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Norton’s writing illustrates the importance of Grandparents in a child’s life. The detailed excitement that the young girl feels when she arrives to spend the day with her grandparents, allows young readers to connect with the story. The young girl connects her grandparents love and attention to the kitchen window. This is the window in which she first sees them when she arrives, and they have a special hello tradition.
Chris Rackham illustrates utilizing bold colors and whimsical charm. The colors allow the reader to feel comfortable and at ease while reading the story. The young girl is illustrated doing many activities and the window is never far away. The illustrations add realism and depth to the story. Children will enjoy seeing all of the activities that the young girl accomplishes with her grandparents. The illustrations are both two page and small vignettes. This style complements the story; the two page illustrations show the presence of the window in the story.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred review in Booklist: “A book that speaks to the real lives of children and their experiences.”
Starred review in Horn Book: “Lush mixed-media illustrations set off perfectly by white space.”
Booklist-Caldecott Medal Winner: 2006, Notable Children’s Books: 2006, & Booklist Editor’s Choice: Books for Youth, 2005.
CONNECTIONS
*This book is excellent for discussing the positive impact of grandparents on a young child’s life.
*Other books for children about relationships with Grandparents:
Leijten, Aileen. HUGGING HOUR. ISBN 0399246800
Marla, Frazee. A COUPLE OF BOYS HAVE THE BEST WEEK EVER. ISBN 9780152060206
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