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Category Archives: Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Top Ten reasons to read “A Map into the World”
In this beautiful new picture book “A Map into the World” we see warm friendships blossom across multiple generations, and across cultures. Author Kao Kalia Yang gives us insights into a Hmong-American family and Seo Kim‘s lovely illustrations complement her … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Ageism, Community, Diversity, Friendship, Hmong-American, Intergenerational, Multi-cultural, Neighbors, Research
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Late Bloomer: Guest Post by Author Yvonne Pearson
Late Bloomers defy age stereotypes and help show us the way to tap into our creativity using life experience, energy and positive attitudes. “Creativity keeps us fresh, keeps us alive, keeps us moving forward.” (Rollo May, psychotherapist and author of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, guest posts, Inspiration and Profiles, Late Bloomers
Tagged Creativity, Guest posts, Nature, Retirement, Writing
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Miss Rumphius: A Classic for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, I’m sharing Miss Rumphius, a picture book beloved by many—both adults and children. Often called “the lupine lady,” it was written and illustrated by Barbara Cooney who illustrated many books for children. The long … Continue reading
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Retires
By Letty Sustrin; illus. by Thomas H. Bone’ III Blue Marlin Publications 2017 (Ages 4 and up) In The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Retires, twenty years have passed in the life of teacher Mrs. Belle since the School Rules … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Community, Education, Intergenerational, Life stages, Retirement, Teaching, Women, Work
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Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods
By Mary Quattlebaum; illustrated by Laura J. Bryant (Dawn Publications 2013; ages 1-4) Dawn Publications has been “Connecting Children and Nature since 1979” and the Jo MacDonald series of picture books definitely fits that mission. Far fewer children grow … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 0-3, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Grandparents, Intergenerational, Men, Nature
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Gus & Me
Gus & Me: The story of my granddad and my first guitar By Keith Richards with Barnaby Harris and Bill Shapiro; illustrated by Theodora Richards (Little Brown and Company, 2014.) We all get our start somewhere, even legendary rocker Keith … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Creativity, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Skills, Work
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A Gefilte Fishy Tale
By Allison and Wayne Marks Illustrated by Renee Andriani MB Publishing (2016; ages 4-8) One giant jar of Gefilte fish, one grandson and one set of grandparents—a surprising formula for a fun and lively delight of a picture … Continue reading
Babu’s Song
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen; Illustrated by Aaron Boyd Lee & Low Books, 2003, 2008; ages 5-8 Topics: Africa, creativity, grandparents, education, mentoring, poverty, wisdom Bernardi is a young boy living in Tanzania with his grandfather Babu. … Continue reading
Harry and Walter: an A is for Aging Book Review
By Kathy Stinson; illustrated by Qin Leng Annick Press, 2016. Ages 4-7. “Harry was four and three-quarters. He had lived next door to Walter all his life. Walter was ninety-two and a half. He had lived in many places.” … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Resources for Writers
Tagged Community, Friendship, Intergenerational, Legacy, Life stages, Men, Mentors, Positives of aging, resilience, Role models, Stereotypes, Values, Writing
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