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By Miska Miles Illustrated by Peter Parnall Publication date: 1971 Publisher: Little, Brown and Company |
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| Summary |
This
Newberry Honor Book tells the story of Annie, a Navajo Indian girl, and
her relationship with her grandmother. She is faced with
the reality of her grandmother's death and is having a difficult time
dealing with the news. She tries to prevent time from passing,
but comes to realize she cannot prevent death. Annie learns to
cherish the time she has left with her grandmother. |
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| Recommendation
for Parents |
This is a
beautiful story spanning many generations. Parents can use Annie and the Old One as a
tool to discuss the difficult topics of aging and death with their
children. It reveals a respect for the wisdom of elders that all
can learn from. |
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| Recommendation for Other Teachers | This book
would
be an excellent support in the study of Native American culture.
The illustrations serve to illuminate this culture that is rich with
tradition
and an appreciation of nature and family. |
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| Personal
Note |
This
touching story is a reminder to learn from the wisdom of those that
come before us. Parnall's illustrations beautifully support the
meaningful text. |
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The
Girl Who Loved Wild Horses By Paul Goble Illustrated by Paul Goble Publication Date: 1978 Publisher: Bradbury Press |
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| Summary |
This
Caldecott Medal winning book tells the story of a Native American
girl's love of and connection with horses. She feels at
home among her tribe's herd and protects them. After they were
lost in a storm, the horses join a wild herd and are welcomed by a
stallion to live with them. Her tribe eventually finds her, but
soon learn she is only truly happy when she is with the wild
horses. Her yearly visits to the wild herd continue until she
eventually becomes a beautiful mare and lives among those whom she
loves most. |
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| Recommendation for
Parents |
Your child
will enjoy the lively illustrations and be captivated by the fanciful
story of this girl. Her connection with nature and animals is so
strong that she
becomes one of the horses that she loved so much. |
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| Recommendation for
Other Teachers |
This text
would support a study of Native American culture and lend itself to a
study of this culture's connection to nature, animals, and
community. It is a visual feast for the eyes and connects
students to this significant culture. |
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| Personal Note |
Goble's
colorful illustrations serve to illuminate the simple text and create a
vision for all to enjoy. |
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Oh, the
Places You'll Go! By Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Dr. Seuss Publication Date: 1990 Publisher: Random House |
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| Summary |
This book tells the
story of "you" and all that you can achieve. It speaks of the
decisions to be made on the road of life and what you can do when you
reach certain destinations. Despite slumps, confusion, or
waiting, you can continue and eventually succeed! |
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| Recommendation for Parents | This is an appropriate
book for all ages that serves to encourage and inspire. Younger
kids will appreciate the lively ryhmes that Dr. Seuss produces and
older kids can learn from the morals presented. |
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| Recommendation for Other Teachers | Oh, the Places You'll Go!
will connect students to goals they may set or may serves as an
inspirational tale at the end of the year or even graduation. |
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| Personal Note | This book can be read
again and again! It continues to encourage all who read it and
will make anyone smile. |
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